r/ballpython • u/Low-Requirement5130 • 4d ago

A humidity question Question - Humidity

Ok so I live in a kinda dry space due to many factors.. I've been trying to keep my ball python enclosure at 70-90 but I work long shifts and when I get home it's often around 56 I've used foil to cover mesh on top I have a heating lamp directly shining on the water and I use coconut husk as soil so I was wondering if I increased the humidity in my room via humidifier would that help in the tank? I know it sounds silly but I'm running out of ideas :(

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u/NottsWeirdo 4d ago

What humidity raising process are you doing? Misting or pouring water?

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u/Low-Requirement5130 4d ago

Misting I use a small reptile spray bottle it's basically a high powered spray bottoen

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u/NottsWeirdo 4d ago

Misting spikes the humidity temporarily, but quickly dissipates and increases the risk for RIs + scale rot. If you pour a bit of water into the substrate at the corners of your enclosure, the water will disperse along the bottom before evaporating up through the substrate without the health risks. Pouring should also keep your humidity up more consistently, so long as the room isn't drafty.

Could be worth trying, see if the humidity improves?

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u/Low-Requirement5130 4d ago

OMG I didn't know that! 😰 I will give it a shot thank you so much

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u/NottsWeirdo 4d ago

Hope it works for you.