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[EL Ziggy]

Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

70% is a bit high. My carpet pythons have complete sheds at 40% humidity, though I keep them around 50-60% most of the time just because that's where it usually stays(just a water bowl, low ventilation, and no misting).

I have had a few carpets catch RI's with high humidity, never with low humidity.

Ambient temps should be around 80f. Low to mid 70's might be too cool unless you are cooling them in the winter.

Thanks Mikoh. How would I keep the ambient temps that high especially during winter? I've been using UTH's as a heat source. Would you suggest a RHP instead?

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy

Thanks Mikoh. How would I keep the ambient temps that high especially during winter? I've been using UTH's as a heat source. Would you suggest a RHP instead?

That's what I use. You could use an RHP by itself, but I like to use it in conjunction with uth's.

In the winter I still let temps naturally drop to low to mid 70's(with a hotspot) whether or not I plan to breed my carpets.

[EL Ziggy]

Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

That's what I use. You could use an RHP by itself, but I like to use it in conjunction with uth's.

In the winter I still let temps naturally drop to low to mid 70's(with a hotspot) whether or not I plan to breed my carpets.

So you like an ambient temp of 80 and a hot spot of ___??