Tub Problems... - Page 2

ErikBush97 · 06-14-13, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mikoh4792

You are telling me things I already know. I have already pointed that fact out to other members here. However, speaking from experience a damp/wet tub is a humid tub. Tubs are usually short in height and the humidity inside a damp/wet tub will be drastically higher than the humidity in a damp/wet enclosure/tank. With that quarter sized hole as his only ventilation in his tub, a damp/wet environment will not keep his enclosure at 50-60%, it will be much higher.

Edit: I don't understand why you mentioned it being easier to keep humidity in warmer air than in colder air. It doesn't further your argument. Snake tubs/enclosures will be warm, therefore more humidity. You combine warm air, water bowl, damp/wet environment and you have a very humid enclosure. A little too humid for his type of snake, and most likely more humid than his analog humidity/thermometers are reading.

The one I have now is WAY bigger than a quarter. I was saying I could buy smaller vents and line them up on the side of the tub.

Mikoh4792 · 06-14-13, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ErikBush97

Thanks for the suggestion! I am still using those gauges

Haven't had time to pick a better one up. Do you have a link for a good one? Maybe on Amizon or Ebay?

Yes I do.

Amazon.com: AcuRite 00325 Home Comfort Monitor, Black: Home & Kitchen

Many people use this, it's very popular and reliable.

You could also these stick-on fluker's digital therm/hydrometers. They are a bit pricey, and people have complained about their quality but comparing them to the readings on my acurites, they seem to be consistent and I haven't had one fail on me.

Amazon.com: Fluker's Digital Thermometer/Hygrometer: Pet Supplies

You could also look for other options to suit your needs/purposes, but I am giving you choices based on what I have used and still use with good results.

ErikBush97 · 06-14-13, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mikoh4792

Yes I do.

Amazon.com: AcuRite 00325 Home Comfort Monitor, Black: Home & Kitchen

Many people use this, it's very popular and reliable.

You could also these stick-on fluker's digital therm/hydrometers. They are a bit pricey, and people have complained about their quality but comparing them to the readings on my acurites, they seem to be consistent and I haven't had one fail on me.

Amazon.com: Fluker's Digital Thermometer/Hygrometer: Pet Supplies

You could also look for other options to suit your needs/purposes, but I am giving you choices based on what I have used and still use with good results.

Thanks, man!

Mikoh4792 · 06-14-13, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ErikBush97

It's located in the middle-ish of the tub. about an inch or so toward the hot side of the tub. And one quick question... If those tubs get hot, won't the produce dangerous fumes? Idk what "too hot" would be for those tubs, but the hot side of the tub is at 92 degrees. That was one reason I was kind of skeptical of tubs but I forgot to ask about that.

92 degrees is fine, many people house ball pythons in tubs and 92F is an ideal hotspot for ball pythons. By probe, do you mean you are using a thermostat with the UTH?

ErikBush97 · 06-14-13, 09:00 PM

I do not have a way to measure the mesh vent, but here's a photo of it with a quarter on top of it, for a bit of perspective.
Don't mind the sloppy "glue job" I did. I didn't know that stuff expands.

Mikoh4792 · 06-14-13, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ErikBush97

I do not have a way to measure the mesh vent, but here's a photo of it with a quarter on top of it, for a bit of perspective.

looks good. Does your house get cold in the winter? If you put multiple vents like that on the sides of the tub, it may be hard to control ambient air temperatures inside during colder days.

ErikBush97 · 06-14-13, 09:25 PM

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looks good. Does your house get cold in the winter? If you put multiple vents like that on the sides of the tub, it may be hard to control ambient air temperatures inside during colder days.

Yes. It does get cold, but I love to be warm so I usually keep the heat up in the 80's. In my room anyways (where my snakes are). So, I think I'll be okay for the most part.

ErikBush97 · 06-14-13, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mikoh4792

92 degrees is fine, many people house ball pythons in tubs and 92F is an ideal hotspot for ball pythons. By probe, do you mean you are using a thermostat with the UTH?

By probe. I use that cheap little Zilla Analog temp/humidity gauge that's in there for humidity. But I use a Zilla Digital thermostat for the hotspot.

ErikBush97 · 06-14-13, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ErikBush97

Thanks, man!

Just ordered an AcuRite Temp/Humidity Gauge

bigsnakegirl785 · 06-15-13, 04:55 PM

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I'm using Paper Towels :/

Yeah, then it wouldn't exactly work. XD I'd just go with suggestions from other people, because I haven't used paper towels in my tubs.

rocknhorse76 · 06-15-13, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ErikBush97

Just ordered an AcuRite Temp/Humidity Gauge

In the future, just go pick up the exact same gauge at Walmart for the same price. I just picked up 2 of them last week in Las Vegas, and saw the same ones in my hometown in WA State the other day.

Mikoh4792 · 06-15-13, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rocknhorse76

In the future, just go pick up the exact same gauge at Walmart for the same price. I just picked up 2 of them last week in Las Vegas, and saw the same ones in my hometown in WA State the other day.

You get free two day shipping from amazon. But I guess it's faster if you are near a wal-mart. The closest one where I live is an hour and 30 minutes away by car. I'd rather save the gas and get it in two days.

rocknhorse76 · 06-15-13, 06:17 PM

Just throwing out the option to those who have one nearby, that's all.

Mikoh4792 · 06-15-13, 06:31 PM

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Just throwing out the option to those who have one nearby, that's all.

I know I was agreeing with you that it's easier to just go and buy one yourself. I was just saying some people including myself live far away from places like wal-mart.

ErikBush97 · 06-15-13, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mikoh4792

I know I was agreeing with you that it's easier to just go and buy one yourself. I was just saying some people including myself live far away from places like wal-mart.

My Walmart is about the same distance :/ And I don't have a car either... Mine should be here soon, though