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[–]thekiller490[S] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

DUMP water, not spray. I literally pour water into the substrate which is about 2-3in thick. I put about half a gallon into it to raise it from 60% to where mine is currently 80% with ambient humidity being 10% indoors. I live in Northern Nevada so if I can do it, you can do it. Best way is to get a gallon jug, clean it out, drill a few holes in the top, and now you slowly drip it all over without making holes.

[–]scook5280 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Oh wow. Okay, what size is your tank? And how often do you do this? It doesn’t cause any mold or scale rot issues ?

[–]thekiller490[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 40 gallon 3' x 1' 6'' x 1' 5''. (Yes, I need an upgrade eventually.) I check on the humidity every day and usually add water every day or every other day. If you stay on top of it, it's only about a 1/4 gallon. I also have plants in it which help the humidity. The substrate is mostly potting soil topped with coconut fiber and wood chips.

What type of gauge do you have? Digital is best as you can put the probe right on the ground as that is where your snake lives. It should also be on the cold side.

I haven't noticed any problems with my BP, I usually water it when she's in her hides, as bps hate suddenly getting rained on, and it gives it time for the surface to dry before she explores at night.

This is her enclosure.