Ideal humidity for Thayer's kingsnake

[Deva]

I have had my Thayers since September. I try to keep the humidity around 40%. Sometimes it has been above 50%, but only for a few days. I have mine on topsoil and some bark. I must pour water into the soil or at least mist about twice a week. I have central air conditioning and an overhead light so with even a partially screened in top, it sucks the humidity right out.

Sometimes my snake hides and doesn't eat for two or three weeks. That means he is going to shed.

[KarenL]

Originally Posted by Deva

I have had my Thayers since September. I try to keep the humidity around 40%. Sometimes it has been above 50%, but only for a few days. I have mine on topsoil and some bark. I must pour water into the soil or at least mist about twice a week. I have central air conditioning and an overhead light so with even a partially screened in top, it sucks the humidity right out.

Sometimes my snake hides and doesn't eat for two or three weeks. That means he is going to shed.

Thank you Deva - it's good to know that its working well for you! Did you use a layer of gravel on the bottom for drainage or just use soil? What microfauna did you add? I would also be interested to know what plants you've used.

I've got hold of a copy of the Art of Keeping Snakes and they suggest either sandy soil or bioactive substrate, so I am going to try the BSS recipe in the book but I would welcome some planting suggestions.