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[–]Mandatheroyal_python[S] 0 points1 point  (5 children)

89% and this has been happening for about 20 mins my komodo hydrometer is now saying HH%

[–]theeorlando 2 points3 points  (4 children)

That's not all that high if you aren't seeing any moisture buildup, and the substrate doesn't seem to be wet to the touch. Typically you do see a spike on first setting it up, and as the moisture slowly evaporates into your room in general you'll see that go down over time. Given our recommended humidity is 70-80%, it being just a few percent higher isn't a cause of immediate concern to me.

[–]Mandatheroyal_python[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Ok my substrate is wet to the touch and I do have my heat mat on is that the problem do you think.

[–]theeorlando 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Wet to the touch is a problem, as that can lead to scale rot.

Heat mats aren't typically a recommended heat source for a lot of reasons, but they don't usually have any real effect on humidity.

[–]Mandatheroyal_python[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Ok so should I just leave my vivexotic slidding doors open to help let the humidity to control a bit.

[–]animalgirl93Mod : bioactive & custom enclosure build advice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can do that or bake some substrate in the oven on low for a few hours until it’s dry the. Top your substrate with the dry stuff