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    humidity?

    ok so i am having a problem with the humidity i use a spray bottle 3-4 times a day and i use a hydrometer to check the level and it still is always at 20-25%

    is there a better way and is it really needed to be higher because all my snakes are healthy anyway

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    Re: humidity?

    Quote Originally Posted by SUPERBALLS
    ok so i am having a problem with the humidity i use a spray bottle 3-4 times a day and i use a hydrometer to check the level and it still is always at 20-25%

    is there a better way and is it really needed to be higher because all my snakes are healthy anyway
    Do you use a digital thermometer/hydrometer?

    Yes humidity is has important as having proper temps.

    Switch to a substrate holding humidity better (Cypress Mulch, Repti-Bark)
    Spray your enclosure
    Have a humid hide
    Place and additional water dish on the warm side above the UTH
    Partially cover the screen top of your enclosure if you have a glass tank
    Deborah Stewart


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    Re: humidity?

    I'll bet you are using a glass tank and maybe a heat lamp. Dries em out every time. Switch to a tub with belly heat, you wil both be happier.

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    Re: humidity?

    yes iam using glass with a heat lamp, so your saying i have to gid rid of all my heat lamps and change them for heat rocks?


    what should the humidity level be at?

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    Re: humidity?

    Quote Originally Posted by SUPERBALLS
    yes iam using glass with a heat lamp, so your saying i have to gid rid of all my heat lamps and change them for heat rocks?
    what should the humidity level be at?
    Not a heat rock, they are dangerous, provide belly heat with a heat mat or some flexwatt heat tape with a thermostat to maintain proper temps.

    Humidity should be 50%-60%

    I would aslo recommend this post on how to maintain a glass enclosure succesfully http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=32800
    Deborah Stewart


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