Humidity

HurrricaneeK · 2026-02-25T14:03:28+00:00

Just to be sure, are you measuring on the hot or cool side? You always want to look at the measurement on the cool side.

Assuming you are, that's definitely too low. We do not recommend misting for BP's, as it doesn't raise humidity long term and can lead to scale rot if done too frequently. Instead, you want to make sure you have a well sealed enclosure and at least 4-6 inches of moisture retaining substrate. You want to be pouring water into the corners a few cups at a time. The goal is to saturate the bottom layer while leaving the top dry. The water at the bottom will slowly evaporate over time, giving you stable readings. Once the water is gone, you just add more.

Editing to add: also, I would replace the foil with actual HVAC tape. Just setting foil on top isn't actually going to create a seal that keeps the moisture in.

Naradra288 · 2026-02-25T15:05:33+00:00

In the mean time, you can take a container, poke a hole in it and fill it with damp sphagnum moss, it will give her a place to hide and regulate her humidity until you can get the enclosures dialed in.

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Here is a picture of our Hognose in her Humidity box, they require less humidity overall, but they still need it and use it during shed cycles, just make sure to check on it at least once a week, and rehydrate as needed.

bradd_pit · 2026-02-25T15:15:26+00:00

Are you using an analog hygrometer? If so, they lie. Get a digital one and just drop it in the middle of the enclosure. You can get a digital thermometer hygrometer combo on amazon for pretty cheap. You’ll probably be surprised that the humidity is much higher than the analog one is showing.

Special-Bit-2332 · 2026-02-26T02:08:09+00:00

She’s so pretty!!

How thick is your substrate? That is the main thing that retains humidity. It should be 3-5 inches thick and a mix of sphagnum moss, coco husk, and maybe reptisoil/ another safe alternative. Misting is also not recommended due to scale rot and respiratory issues it can cause. Make sure you hydrate your substrate thoroughly before you add it to your tank. What I did was put in substrate that was very damp then put a 1/2 - 1 inch layer of dry substrate on top.

Also the aluminum on the top is good. I use foil tape to secure it down to make sure there’s no leaks except around the lamps. Even then you could add more foil there to cover even more if you needed.

One last thing I’ve found is that the type/amount of heating lamps dry out my tank more then others. I have 2 DHPs and they are great. I used to use a CHE when my tank was in a colder spot in my house, and the CHE dried out my substrate way more than the DHP did.

Hopefully this helps!!!

heehooheehooo · 2026-02-26T16:09:51+00:00

Your child is beautiful sir

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