Quote Originally Posted by Coluber42 View Post
Tin foil is better because it's not permeable and it's not flammable. You can put it on and wrap it around the sides and it will stay put when you open the lid. You probably know this, but do NOT use tape to secure it on the inside of the lid. Never use tape anywhere your snake can ever get at it. If you need thermal insulation in addition to trapping humidity, a towel or blanket over top of the foil will help with that. For a more permanent solution you can cut a piece of foam board to the size you need.
That's good to know! I'll be sure to switch to tin foil in that case, because even with the towels double folded it still seems to slowly drop down.
Also, on your last reply, you mentioned putting the water bowl under the lamp. How much water should I be sure to put so it'll last him a good while without fully evaporating?
I know it doesn't evaporate that quickly, but I want to be sure that he has enough water to fulfill his needs when I'm away. He has a pretty wide ceramic water bowl, so it could hold some pretty good amounts