Beginner! Help!

[UserNameIsValid]

Anybody have any tips on keeping humidity up? I've been having a really tough time keeping my b.p's up. I have to mist probably every couple of hours or else it drops to like 40%. All tips welcome, thanks!

[Tiny Boidae]

If you're using a screen top, try placing a damp rag over 2/3's of the screen and that should do the trick.

[DDW]

If what Tiny Boidae says doesn't work, try a humid hide. It won't raise the overall temp but will give the snake an oportunity to go to a more humid area.

[UserNameIsValid]

i have covered most of the top with tin foil, but that doesnt help much...:O_o:

[sirtalis]

What are you measuring the humidity with?

[Tiny Boidae]

What kind of substrate are you using? I use Eco-Earth for most of my tropical animals as it holds in moisture really well, but there are a lot of other types out there. I'd tend to avoid paper-based products and most wood chips as they usually don't lock in moisture like other options out there and don't respond well with constant humidity (I've heard good things about orchid bark, however, I have never used this myself).

Also, a good-sized water bowl might help a little with a covered top. Not to mention if you sprinkle some sphagnum moss into the substrate, you'll see some better results if you're struggling still.

[DDW]

I agree with Tiny Boidae ^^^^^^^

Also, you probably guessed this but I meant to type humidity but accidentally typed temp lol oops.

[Albert Clark]

Along with the substrate you can purchase a "versa top" for the enclosure. They are sold at Petland, Petco, and Petsmart. Glass top that folds and comes with a plastic attachment that you will need to put holes in to facilitate ventilation. Works exceptionally well and will improve your ambient temps as well. Actually, if you get the versa top you will only need a little bit of the 100%cypress mulch or the eco earth. Very little. If you don't want to bother with the holes just leave the plastic part off the glass.

[lady_bug87]

Or just get a piece of plexiglass and cover 2/3 of the.screen