Humidity?

[Evolieno]

I've heard a few different things about a carpet's humidity, but I was wondering if all the experts could tell me what the absolute lowest and absolute highest
Humidity should be kept at? I'm moving my gal into a "new" enclosure where keepin the humidity stable will be WAY easier, and I don't want to accidentally over do it. Same with heat, but for me personally, that is easier
To figure out. Thanks!

[Arabus]

So far I've commonly seen the low/high ranging from 45-60% but advise to mist as needed to keep it above 50. Seen a few recommending higher even up to 80, but don't think that is necessary.

Actual experts feel free to educate/prove me wrong!

[Evolieno]

Thanks, Arabus! I was struggling to keep humidity at 50% in the enclosure I had before as it was all glass and a huge screen lid. At least Now I built a locking lid from plywood and only have a few ventilation areas, so humidity will be easier to maintain... Maybe Too easy. I have a reptifogger I plan to put on a timer and figuring out the intervals is going to be my main problem. But I'm sure as long as it doesn't go above 70-75% I should be good?

[Arabus]

You're welcome, new here but trying to help out as much as I can with what I do know, certainly no expert. :)

I'd suggest maybe keeping a close eye on it and set the timer according to when it seems to dip near the low points, but as you pointed out the prior enclosure was surely the source of your frustrations!

I'd love to see pictures of the new set-up( snake included! :) ) keep us posted!

[Evolieno]

Haha, ya I will post pictures. It's a normal tank that I got for cheap and built the lid for. It's temporary because I'm planning to make an entire enclosure but the supplies cost money
So obviously I have to save up for it. Hopefully it'll happen soon. And when I do post pics of the enclosure w/new lid that I'm moving my Sero into, I'm sure a few people will chuckle cuz it's definitely my first reptile project and not perfect. Thanks for your help, again. So do you have any snakes yet. Or still deciding?

[Arabus]

Hey at least you're doing it and making sure you do it correctly haha!
any ideas for the future enclosure plans?


I do not, sadly!
Not only can I absolutely not make up my mind :( haha ( too many awesome snakes!), but I'm gonna be relocating a few states away for my next step in academic adventures in early next year and have decided to wait on getting one so I won't have to worry about transporting the little buddy so far :)
So until then I am very much open to consideration.

[Evolieno]

Well, I've never been much of a snake person. I had a garter snake then a ball python at one point but I was young and didn't Have that much of an interest. I walked into a local reptile shop about 4 months ago just to look around and found a pretty big snake that I thought was gorgeous. I decided to handle the gal. Partly to face a small fear of snakes, but also cuz I was intrigued. I had never heard of or seen the kind of snake before. Turns out the 9-10ft Coastal Carpet Python I held stole my heart. I put a downpayment on her that day. I asked the employees a million questions, did a TON of research for 2 weeks, then brought her home. I think the fact that she was beautiful, huge(for me), and extremely docile sealed the deal. Serophina and I have been best friends ever since! Plus the more I read about carpet pythons, the More I love about them. It was all a very quick investment, but it was one of my best ones, ever!

[Arabus]

Well it seems that for going into it so quickly and with such a large snake to "start" with (saw that you had the garter and BP), that you're doing very well so far and are very attentive and caring. Glad you got over your fear.

I'm very much always stuck in the research phase haha. I've always been a big fan of pythons, and thought I had made up my mind on a certain morph of a BP, but recently have been seeing some very gorgeous boas as well. 9ft is too big for me to start with but I can't wait to see yours! Sounds like a super cool animal.

[Lankyrob]

Us in the UK class carpets as needing "no humidity" HOWEVER our ambient humidity goes form a low of 45% to a high of 60% ambient. My carpet sheds perfectly everytime without me doing anything to increase humidity :)

[Terranaut]

I was going to say 50% will keep any carpet happy and healthy.

[Jlassiter]

How about a humidity gradient and let the Python choose what it wants when it wants it?

[shaunyboy]

imo,there are no specific humidity requirements for carpets

UK humidity average of 40% to 65% has them shedding perfect

what is your humidity WITHOUT misting ?

if your carpets shedding complete and perfect every time,then you have no need to worry about humidity mate

just checked my diamond tank and its sitting at 80%,that goes down as low as 30% at different times of year

my diamonds always shed 100% perfect everytime

cheers shaun

P.S.what sub species of carpet do you keep mate ?

[Evolieno]

Thanks for the info everyone, that makes me feel a lot better. Even though I was struggling to keep the humidity at 50%, I'm glad that it turns out to be a good humidity level. I've read that it should be about 70% during shed, and I was curious as to how much was too much. I'be been using my reptifogger to help with humidity, if I don't use it it drops to 20%. I've also been misting 2x a day to keep it at 50%, so it's been a challenge to maintain it. Serophina has only shed once since I've owned her, but I was not in town for it so I'm not 100% sure how her humidity was kept. It was a complete shed(an incredibly awesome to come home to). I have a Coastal Carpet Python. Was told she's around 5-6 years old, and 9-10 feet. I'm curious to know her exact length, but I haven't been able to get it yet. When I move her inside I will try the "wall" trick, hopefully she'll straighten out enough to get a measurement! I'm really hopin I can just put my reptifogger on a timer throughout the day and maintain ideal humidity that way in her "new" enclosure". I appreciate the help!

[Evolieno]

Well it seems that for going into it so quickly and with such a large snake to "start" with (saw that you had the garter and BP), that you're doing very well so far and are very attentive and caring. Glad you got over your fear.

I'm very much always stuck in the research phase haha. I've always been a big fan of pythons, and thought I had made up my mind on a certain morph of a BP, but recently have been seeing some very gorgeous boas as well. 9ft is too big for me to start with but I can't wait to see yours! Sounds like a super cool animal.

Thanks! I'm definitely trying my best. It's funny to think that 4 1/2 months ago I didn't even know this species existed.... And now I own one, and a large one at that! When I become more of a pro with her, I plan on getting a Juvenile male. I like the look of the Irian Jayas, and possibly when he grows up I can breed them. Although that is something I know NOTHING about. I am clueless when it comes to morphs and all that. I just don't get it yet. Lol.

[Evolieno]

Oh, and one more thing- the humidity should be between 40%-65% both night and day? I'm trying to figure out which kind of timer I should get. I have a cheap one that only goes off 4 times in 24 hours, I'm thinking I need to get one that goes off hourly, for a few minutes each time? If y'all have any suggestions on timers that don't cost an arm and a leg, I'd appreciate it!

[shaunyboy]

i would leave it at 20% and see just how your carpet sheds

worst case scenario,you will have to give the snake a bath and peel off any retained shed (carpets are a hardy species mate)

the only carpet i've found to have a little trouble with lower humidity levels are " irian jaya " carpet pythons

the rest have all shed ok

there was someone on here that had shedding issues at 20% humidity,but can't remember who it was,or which sub species they kept (hope it was'nt you :o)

cheers shaun

[Evolieno]

Ok, trial and error, right? And no- it wasn't me.. I've only
Been on here for about a week lol. Thanks for your help, it's awesome to see so many that own carpet's. It's very helpful!

[franks]

Thanks for the info everyone, that makes me feel a lot better. Even though I was struggling to keep the humidity at 50%, I'm glad that it turns out to be a good humidity level. I've read that it should be about 70% during shed, and I was curious as to how much was too much. I'be been using my reptifogger to help with humidity, if I don't use it it drops to 20%. I've also been misting 2x a day to keep it at 50%, so it's been a challenge to maintain it. Serophina has only shed once since I've owned her, but I was not in town for it so I'm not 100% sure how her humidity was kept. It was a complete shed(an incredibly awesome to come home to). I have a Coastal Carpet Python. Was told she's around 5-6 years old, and 9-10 feet. I'm curious to know her exact length, but I haven't been able to get it yet. When I move her inside I will try the "wall" trick, hopefully she'll straighten out enough to get a measurement! I'm really hopin I can just put my reptifogger on a timer throughout the day and maintain ideal humidity that way in her "new" enclosure". I appreciate the help!

Check out acreptiles.com they have a good care sheet ther for carpets. Anthony caponetta (ac) is a premier carpet breeder and writes a bit on himidity. According to him, misting twice a day is axcessive and could lead to RI. He suggests humidity cycles initiated by the keeper misting about twice a week. Check out the care site

[bigbosky]

basicly i have come to the conclusion from everything that i have read, is that anywhere from 40-80 is ok. But remember if your humidity is high the enclosure will need cleaned frequently as more moisture means more bacteria.

[shaunyboy]

Check out acreptiles.com they have a good care sheet ther for carpets. Anthony caponetta (ac) is a premier carpet breeder and writes a bit on himidity. According to him, misting twice a day is axcessive and could lead to RI. He suggests humidity cycles initiated by the keeper misting about twice a week. Check out the care site

here you go mate a link to Anthony's site

just click on carpet pythons

Welcome to the NEW ACReptiles.com (http://www.acreptiles.com)

cheers shaun

[Evolieno]

I took a look at the site and realized I've read it before, prior to bringing Serophina home. Clears up some stuff I was confused about, thanks guys!