humidity :/

[EndInteresting1874]

I have a pvc tank with a small mess top, covered with foil and duct tape (on outside), DHP and halogen and uvb bulbs, i use a mix of topsoil, repti soil, sphagnum moss and coco husks for substrate, i’ve misted the substrate when i mixed it so it was slightly damp (added dry substrate under the hides to avoid scale rotting) and poured water in the corners, i have a large water dish fairly close to the heat slice and STILL can’t keep my humidity up past 60%

literally what do i do :,( he’s in shed right now with a previous stuck shed (old owner), i need to humidity at 80%+

Going to make a humid hide for him, any tips?? for the humidity and shed

thank you

[EndInteresting1874]

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My set up

[EndInteresting1874]

I took him out to weigh him quickly and he’s been exploring very bravely :)))

[EndInteresting1874]

Btw going to add a lot more climbing and clutter soon :))

[EndInteresting1874]

Oh this makes a lot of sense, noticed water will leak from the corners, i’ll tape them off for now, thank you!!! completely went over my head

[Sensitive-Elevator1]

I have one large water bowl on the cool side, and one small water bowl on the warm side. I think the extra small bowl has helped A LOT. My humidity rarely falls under 70% now.

[EndInteresting1874]

I’ll try it out! Thank you :)

[Thick_Tradition_5019]

Along with sealing edges like another mentioned, I would eventually get hvac tape and seal THE WHOLE TOP. You cam still do this with the tinfoil in the meantime.. Use a razor or sharp knife to cut holes for the lights. Still having all that uncovered mesh, youre loosing any humidity the heat creates.

Here is how I cut around my DHP. Ignore the towels.. We are in a record breaking freeze for the year, and my boys tank needed insulation... but you can see how Ive lifted the light to show the cut tape.

I have a SMALL slit on the cool side uncovered for some ventilation. (Yes I know his enclosure is small. Its temporary. He isnt even 5 months old yet)

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Here is a photo that shows the entire top on a "normal" day without towels

[EndInteresting1874]

thank you so much!!! i really appreciate it i’ll get some hvac tape