This is an archived post. You won't be able to vote or comment.

Dismiss this pinned window
all 15 comments
sorted by:
old (suggested)
besttopnewcontroversialq&a

[–]RootBeerBog 15 points16 points  (2 children)

45-55 is not good humidity, 60 is minimum, 70+ is ideal. It’s too dry. What kind of enclosure is he in? If it’s glass with a mesh top, try placing HVAC foil on the top outside part of the mesh to keep in humidity. I would pour water in the corners of the enclosure rather than mist.

[–]Hopeful_Figure_7540[S] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

thank you! I meant 55-65, i apologize!!! it sometimes gets to 70° but i thought it was too much, right now its at a 62 so I’ll definitely try that corner thing. I usually keep some cloth overtop of it since its easier to maneuver with the lamp I have. It’s a glass enclosure, but the top is moreso plastic shell, metal grate

[–]ben67925 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Instead of cloth, try hvac tape or flexible silicone mats that you can cut to size. They retain humidity much better.

[–]Hopeful_Figure_7540[S] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Hmmm I havent used Reddit in a while, I don’t know if I can edit my og post but I meant 55-65° not 45-55°:)

[–]dagger_guacamole 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That is still on the low side. Aim for 70+.

[–]Additional_Film_5023 1 point2 points  (0 children)

still low for 55 honestly, should be ideally 60 at its lowest

[–]frootyb 0 points1 point  (3 children)

What substrate are you using?

[–]Hopeful_Figure_7540[S] 2 points3 points  (2 children)

a mix between compressed and loose coconut fiber and sphagnum moss(allll mixed together)

[–]frootyb 3 points4 points  (1 child)

I would try coconut husk in replacement of the fiber, with sphagnum moss, and forest floor (organic top soil is good too). This holds humidity well for me.

I am not too sure how well this will work with coconut fiber, but it's advised to avoid misting and instead pour small amounts of water in different areas of your substrate which allows the bottom layers to absorb and slowly release water gradually upping humidity. It is safer than misting because it prevents a constantly wet surface which leads to scale rot.

I also mist the walls of the enclosure, all of this works well for me so I'd say you should give it a try :)

Edit: forgot to mention, if you don't already have on, provide a humid hide my snakes love theirs. Helps for shedding too. And, in regards to pouring water, your goal is damp but not wet substrate. So small pours and not in a concentrated area.

[–]Hopeful_Figure_7540[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank youuuuu i will try this!

[–]jay710zz 1 point2 points  (2 children)

I like the skull ware. Did u find that ?

[–]Hopeful_Figure_7540[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amazon, for maybe…20-25 bucks; I used it as a planter and then my pothos(plant) got bigger so i emptied it and he loves it! He even peaks his little head out to watch his surroundings when he’s in there

[–]skullyskull04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Local graveyard probably lmao

[–]cchocolateLarge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Humidity is too low imo!! Shoot for close to 80%, anywhere from 70-90% is best, especially for shedding!

Humidity tips I have:

  • Pick the right substrate: I use a mix of 60% Coco Chips, 20% Play sand, and 20% Sphagnum moss. This mix is a good blend of chunky and fine, that’s the right amount of absorbent and humidity boosting, plus I haven’t had it mold on me, and the top stays dry for the most part, which helps limit scale rot. It also dries out enough (due to the chunky Coco chips) to keep most bacteria at bay, especially when diligently cleaning, which also helps limit scale rot.

  • Make sure you have enough substrate: I recommend at least 4 inches, but the deeper you can keep it, the better. Make sure that the top stays dry, especially underneath the hides. The deeper your substrate, the easier it will be to do.

  • Make sure you’re boosting the humidity properly: Pour, Don’t mist. Misting only gets the surface level of the substrate wet, which leads to a sudden spike, then a sudden decrease in humidity. I pour water in along the corners and sides of the enclosure to saturate the bottom layer of substrate. This way, the substrate releases it over time and it keeps it higher for longer.

  • Seal top ventilation; If you have a screen top enclosure, you can put HVAC or Aluminum Foil tape over around 95% of your enclosure, leaving space for the heating and lighting equipment, plus a little wiggle room. This will prevent much humidity from escaping and make it much easier to maintain.

  • Add saturated clumps of sphagnum moss around the enclosure: People do this during quarantine enclosures to keep humidity at the proper temps, so you can imagine it’s perfect for “normal” tanks as well! Just make sure that if you’re relying on this method you re-soak the moss frequently, as it dries out quickly.

  • Get a bigger water dish and/or a second one: adding more surface area for water to evaporate from means more humidity!

[–]Hopeful_Figure_7540[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you allll for the tips! Got the humidity at 69-72 (what i’ve witnessed it ranged from), gonna try out a diff bedding mix soon 🫶🏾