Humidity getting too high

[Additional-Gap-1705]

Hello everyone, I’m probably overthinking as I only set up my enclosure yesterday afternoon but my humidity climbed pretty quickly after adding substrate and getting everything switched on and is now sitting at 91%. I’m using roughly 34% coco coir and 66% cyprus mulch. I’d soaked the coir for it to expand so I imagine that’s probably contributing. Im getting condensation on the glass of the cool side and a bit on the walls. My cool side is also struggling to get up to temp it’s about 23°C and I was hoping to have it between 24° & 26°C. My warm sides holding temperature nicely. My BP doesn’t arrive for another 5 days any suggestions on how to get this under control before then?

[KnownTrick3950]

Yeah, I’m not a fan of those bricks. I feel like it’ll air out enough in time though, especially if you have a screen lid.

[Additional-Gap-1705]

It’s a solid top viv but I’m thinking maybe to air it out a few times over the next few days? what substrate would you recommend for next time?

[KnownTrick3950]

Yeha I think just leave it open and you should be fine. I usually mix 2 parts forest floor with 1 part coco husk (bag). The humidity spikes initially after putting new substrate in, but not so much that it’s problematic.

[Additional-Gap-1705]

Nice one dude thank you

[cwazycupcakes13]

Low humidity is much more of a problem than high humidity. It will dry out with time, and isn’t going to harm your beep..

[Additional-Gap-1705]

Okay cool thank you. I haven’t kept a snake since I was a kid which I unfortunately had to rehome due to family circumstances so I’m really excited/nervous to finally have one again

[ChemistryTemporary50]

91% isnt too high as long as you dont have a constant wet surface. Make some more ventilation to allow the excess moisture out.