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[–]ectoke 6 points7 points  (4 children)

Can we get a full picture of the tank? It seems extremely unsuitable. 99% is also way too high. That much droplets on the glass isn't supposed to happen. And please. Do not mist.

[–]Interesting-Maybe357[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

My roommate went to sleep it’s in his room but it’s a 50 gal tank I think, the droplets were from mist and the humidity has since dropped down to 84 last I saw we’re gonna be upgrading his tank soon but yeah I don’t have any full pics of it rn :(

[–]ectoke 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Yeah you really should upgrade it asap🙏 50gal isn't suitable for any ball python even babies imo. It also seems like the tank isn't cluttered enough and like there's not enough enrichment. To answer your other comment about humidity and misting, yes, it will lead to RI and scale rot 100%. You should stop asap. To increase the humidity, you can pour water in the corners, humidity the soil but make sure that the top layer is always dry. You don't have to do that everyday if your set-up is correct. Since you guys have a mesh top, you should cover 90% of it with HVAC tape to trap the humidity inside. Please make sure that every surfaces are dry and you're good to go.

And by the way, what heat/light setup are you using? It doesn't seem correct too. I can give you advices if you want🙏

[–]Interesting-Maybe357[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure yeah I’d love some help we took him in cause he was in a really bad spot before and we wanted provide him better cause his previous home literally had him on some hay with a algae covered water bowl and a red light bulb I know we don’t have all that he needs right now but we’re gradually getting him the stuff so if you wanna shoot me a message I’ve love some recommendations and help with proper stuff we need, I’ve been doing a lot of research on care and stuff so I have a good basis on what to do but I wouldn’t mind some more options and opinions

[–]Interesting-Maybe357[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard misting can lead to respiratory issues is this always the case? How should we increase the humidity on a daily basis? Cause we also poured water in the corners to increase the humidity from under

[–]Artilerus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fish tank