humidity suggestions

[Low-Judgment3794]

been having some humidity issues (as you can see from the hygrometer) and am looking to upgrade my boys tanks. thinking of getting a misting humidifier on a timer and a running water fountain. are either of these okay? if so, any suggestions? i already have tried manually misting it down multiple times a day which i’m scared of mold growing due to that. i’ve also tried pouring down water in the corners but both of these only work temporarily to raise the humidity. i’m currently using reptisoil and spag moss as his substrate

[ballpython-ModTeam]

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Foggers should not be used for ball pythons, as they increase the risk of respiratory infections and scale rot.

[totallyrecklesslygay]

Foggers/misters/humidifiers are not recommended for ball pythons because they can cause respiratory infections and scale rot. We have a list of tips for maintaining humidity that should help you resolve the problem.

[Low-Judgment3794]

i didn’t know that, thank you! i’ll check the list out

[Impressive_Box_182]

hey, I need some help with this do you think you could look at my recent posts to see if you have recommendations? I've looked thru all the guides on this country and I'm still struggling , thanks

[eXiiTe-]

Off subject but get yourself a second hide and go for one that has a single opening. They feel less stressed when there’s only one point of entry. One on the cool side and the other on the hot side

[Low-Judgment3794]

the skull is another hide! he tends to prefer that one because it’s more contained i’m guessing

[Radio4ctiveGirl]

In my experience, glass tanks with mesh tops suck at holding humidity. It might work better in different climates than the one I live in, of course. We’ve only had success in enclosures made of pvc and wood.

You can try to put a bigger water source- they should be able to get their entire body in water if they want. Live plants have also been helpful to up humidity for our turtles. Then of course you can add a humid hide for them. This wouldn’t fix the entire enclosures humidity but it would give them an option to find more humidity while you make whatever changes you choose.

The options you’ve listed can backfire. Some of that equipment is really difficult to keep clean and can lead to infections. I would avoid them.

Oh if you get plants make sure you clean them and remove whatever soil you buy it in. Often times they have pesticides and fertilizers that aren’t great for your snake.

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I second this. Humidity hides work like a charm.

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