heating tank at night

[soy.lor.n]

75w Infrared is the way to go IMO.

yeah that's exactly what I do. In fact, I usually turn it off during the day now that it's warmed up

[ndizzleg]

Zilla tropical mist? Never heard of it...you just need water in a spray bottle. Anyway - on top of the tank would be damp towels, not paper towels. A damp tea towel (changed every few days to prevent bacteria build up) should only need to be soaked once a day. I use damp towels in the winter when humidity is low. I use a compact humidifier which requires filling every other day in the summer and it keeps my humidity 58-64 %.

Yeah i bought it from the pet store, its an all natural mist, thats helps with humidity. It definitely helps, but i'm gonna combo that with a moist towel like you said. Thanks for clearing that up, i dont know why i was thinking paper towels lol

[soy.lor.n]

my IR bulb definitely drops my humidity, but I have a plexiglass lid (as well as screen top) with a round hole for the lamp, and I made a semi-seal of aluminum foil and aluminum tape that extends the edge of my clamp lamp to the plexi. I've checked, and it really doesn't get very hot, and the bulb is still far enough away that she can't burn her nose/tongue on it. (few inches)
That's done a good job of keeping my humidity where I want it

[ndizzleg]

Soo i soaked a towel in water, rung it out a bit, and set it in the middle on the top of my screen with a lamp on each side. My humidity is now at a stable 65%. good2go

[missi182]

Soo i soaked a towel in water, rung it out a bit, and set it in the middle on the top of my screen with a lamp on each side. My humidity is now at a stable 65%. good2go

Great! Don't soak it so much that it's dripping or anything and if your humidity keeps climbing, wring it out a little more.

A quick tip - most sprays and "aids" sold at the pet store (I think all of them really) are a HUGE waste of money. Repti-shed aids are basically mineral oil - and are not needed. Read the ingredients on your tropical mist - and I bet the first thing listed is water

[BMorrison]

Yeah, anything other than using water to mist is just silly.

[the_Ryno]

Just got myself a 75w infrared. Now to let it warm up some and get my humidity under control.

[TooManyToys]

If I had to use any type of "bulb" for heat it would be a ceramic one. They are less expensive to operate and last much longer than conventional heat lamps. I have used them for many years on my tortoises and uromastyx.

[ndizzleg]

Aloe Vera, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Emollient, Water <--lol

Aloe Vera- Basically a mild moisturizer and a healing and for any minor cuts, bruises, etc.

Vitamin B1- Basically for neural function and carbohydrate metabolism.

Emollient- Softens and soothes skin.

Water- Well, its just water lol

I know this seems like a waste n' all but i have the extra money plus these ingredients have some affect to an extent. I totally agree with everyones method of keeping humidity n' such, but i got this not just to help aid in adding a lil bit of humidity, but to also help my ball out a lil bit.

[ndizzleg]

But i will continually use the "damp towel and keeping a waer bowl in the middle" method. it does work great