Humidity

[OSMDEATHOWNER]

What's the best way to keep humidity up without changing substrate. using repti carpet in a Glass 40 breeder

[alessia55]

Why not change the substrate?

Other suggestions:
Mist the cage with water.
Make sure the top is not a screen/mesh lid; if so, use saran wrap, towels, or cover it with a solid material (i.e. melamine) made to fit 2/3 of the top.
If your heat source is from above, place the water bowl below it.

[OSMDEATHOWNER]

i feed her in her tank, i want a rack for the other i plan to get with tubs and stuff, but i always wanna keep Ice in somethin bigger, she is my first python!

[alessia55]

I'm confused. You don't want to change the substrate because you feed her in her tank? :confused:

Also, you should consider upgrading her to a real nice boaphile (or similar) enclosure some day to really spoil her ;) ;)

These are mine:

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/544963_3323965213557_2105882192_n.jpg

These things hold humidity reeeeeaelly nicely!!

[OSMDEATHOWNER]

did you buy those from a store and wat are the heat sources in them?

[OSMDEATHOWNER]

I want them asap!!! lol

[alessia55]

did you buy those from a store and wat are the heat sources in them?

They both have flex watt heat tape hooked to a thermostat. They are from Boaphile Plastics: Here's a link to their website. (http://boaphileplastics.com/)
They came completely assembled in one piece. Just plugged the heat mats into the thermostat, the thermostat into the wall, and I was set to go! :D

[OSMDEATHOWNER]

Are they large enough for adult balls? and i will check em out now!!!

[OSMDEATHOWNER]

what was the name you went to after you visited the site? like wat kind of enclouser is that?

[alessia55]

Are they large enough for adult balls? and i will check em out now!!!

Yes, Kaybe is an adult and he's in there, and that is Pika's permanent home too.
They are each 36"x24"x11.5" (cage 321D)

[OSMDEATHOWNER]

And yes, i dont want her eating substrate stuck to the rat or anything

[alessia55]

And yes, i dont want her eating substrate stuck to the rat or anything

Feed her prey on a plate if you're really worried. Or dry the rat with a hairdryer if it's wet (that's what I do; takes 2-3mins). Little pieces of substrate aren't harmful. It's large pieces and amounts that are worrisome.

[dbassa]

That's a pretty slick enclosure Alessia!

So you are able to maintain ambiant temps with just the heat tape? What size heat tape?

Also, how are you lighting the interior?

[Lankyrob]

I use reptibark for all my snakes and as i feed my rats dry i have never had substrate stick to them. I do put a plastic plate in for my bp and my corns tho :)

[alessia55]

That's a pretty slick enclosure Alessia!

So you are able to maintain ambiant temps with just the heat tape? What size heat tape?

Also, how are you lighting the interior?

Yes, the heat tape is all I need there. The lighting is on the inside; it's a fluorescent light that the company installed for me (Boaphile Plastics). I rarely have it on except for when I have friends who want to see them, etc.

[mykee]

ReptilCarpet is a disgusting product; regardless of how clean you THINK you get it, it harbours nasty bacteria.

[StudentoReptile]

ReptilCarpet is a disgusting product; regardless of how clean you THINK you get it, it harbours nasty bacteria.

Ditto. And its just plain ugly to boot. Who wants their reptile living on what looks like a wannabe miniature golf course?

Just use paper towels, butcher paper or newspaper if you're diametrically opposed to bedding.

[Wildside]

Until you get your boaphile setup you can always add a humid hide.

[OSMDEATHOWNER]

Until you get your boaphile setup you can always add a humid hide.


Thanks. ill look into that

[OSMDEATHOWNER]

Ditto. And its just plain ugly to boot. Who wants their reptile living on what looks like a wannabe miniature golf course?

Just use paper towels, butcher paper or newspaper if you're diametrically opposed to bedding.

I understand you all, maybe i'll get cypress mulch

[OSMDEATHOWNER]

Thats why I come here to ask, your all helpful in your own ways. Thanks