ginger bred man
Repti-man
How do you make a Cornsnake tank humid? i have heard from different sources that snake tanks have to have a certain humidity like 70% and 80% but how do i maintain it to that height of humidity all the time
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How to make a Humid tank
- Thread starter ginger bred man
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The larger the water bowl, the more humid the environment will be based on surface area. If you are having trouble keeping the humidity up, you can partially cover the vents to decrease water loss from the tank, you can mist the tank periodically, or you can provide a moist hide for them to retire to if they are feeling the need for increased humidity.
Personally, my snakes use their water bowls to regulate their humidity. If they are feeling dry or are approaching shed, they just take a periodic soak in the water dish.
Rather than humidify the entire tank and worry about going overboard, causing increased fungal growth, bacterial growth, and the like, I'd just provide a humidity box for them to utilize when they need it. A box with a hole twice the diameter of the snake filled 2/3 full of moist vermiculite, moss, paper towels, or whatever will do it. Just remember that moss and paper towels will grow mold and need to be changed fairly frequently.
Personally, my snakes use their water bowls to regulate their humidity. If they are feeling dry or are approaching shed, they just take a periodic soak in the water dish.
Rather than humidify the entire tank and worry about going overboard, causing increased fungal growth, bacterial growth, and the like, I'd just provide a humidity box for them to utilize when they need it. A box with a hole twice the diameter of the snake filled 2/3 full of moist vermiculite, moss, paper towels, or whatever will do it. Just remember that moss and paper towels will grow mold and need to be changed fairly frequently.
I never add humidity...other than what they get from the water dish...except when in ecdysis...I mist the snakes down once a day when in blue and after it goes clear preshed.
I cover my vents to control ambient temperature as well as humidity...in the winter when the air is cooler and drier I usually cover about 3/4 or more of my screen tops with newspaper or cardboard...this will help hold the moisture and heat in. If we suddenly go from very warm to very cold (believe me it happens in Chicago) and the temperature in my house drops suddenly, I may use a blanket over the top to keep the heat in the enclosure as well.
Of course I only keep north american colubrids, so most don't need a tropical humidity...
I cover my vents to control ambient temperature as well as humidity...in the winter when the air is cooler and drier I usually cover about 3/4 or more of my screen tops with newspaper or cardboard...this will help hold the moisture and heat in. If we suddenly go from very warm to very cold (believe me it happens in Chicago) and the temperature in my house drops suddenly, I may use a blanket over the top to keep the heat in the enclosure as well.
Of course I only keep north american colubrids, so most don't need a tropical humidity...
Rinpu
New member
I used to mist the viv a few times a day when my motley was in shed, until I found mold growing underneath one of his hides. :dunce: Now I just give him a moist hide when he turns blue. He ignores it, of course, but it's there if he needs it.
The moist hides also work for my two new babies, who have such light eyes that I can't tell exactly when they're in shed. So far every surprise shed has been fine.
The moist hides also work for my two new babies, who have such light eyes that I can't tell exactly when they're in shed. So far every surprise shed has been fine.
this is how I do it
I use the eco-terra grounded cocunut fibre, add water and ring out any excess water. Use hot water, so when you put it in the viv its at a temp of atleast 80. No misting is required untill it starts to dry up, which takes atleast 2 weeks. There is 3-4 inches of it in the viv so if they want to burrow they can. Having a heat lamp on juring the day provides extra humidity aswel.
When they shed they shed in one full pc, if its humid in the viv. Iv seen full pc shed with dry conditions aswel but I preferr the humid way better.
I use the eco-terra grounded cocunut fibre, add water and ring out any excess water. Use hot water, so when you put it in the viv its at a temp of atleast 80. No misting is required untill it starts to dry up, which takes atleast 2 weeks. There is 3-4 inches of it in the viv so if they want to burrow they can. Having a heat lamp on juring the day provides extra humidity aswel.
When they shed they shed in one full pc, if its humid in the viv. Iv seen full pc shed with dry conditions aswel but I preferr the humid way better.
You have success this way Newt?
It seems to go against any advice, literature, care sheets, or personal husbandry experience.
I would think the higher humidity would be a cause of concern...from not only mold and fungus...but respiratory disease.
And usually...heat lamps tend to dry the air out...rather than keep it humid.
How do you ventilate your viv? Is it pretty well closed up to allow the light to induce humidity?
I am just curious as I have never heard of ANYONE keeping cornsnakes this way.
It seems to go against any advice, literature, care sheets, or personal husbandry experience.
I would think the higher humidity would be a cause of concern...from not only mold and fungus...but respiratory disease.
And usually...heat lamps tend to dry the air out...rather than keep it humid.
How do you ventilate your viv? Is it pretty well closed up to allow the light to induce humidity?
I am just curious as I have never heard of ANYONE keeping cornsnakes this way.
Spirit
New member
When I purchased my snake he had just shed (I'm still adjusting from the word "molted" from my tarantula lol), but the lower half did not. I was told to soak him, but instead of causing stress I decided to wait a day or two. The substrate I used was still SLIGHLTY damp, and that was enough for my little guy to shed the rest of it off the next day.
I've been told you don't need any humidity, but I still like to keep a humid hide in there when I think he's about to shed. I made one (and tested it for a week) and it worked great, but not once did I see him go in. I've since removed it, but will place it back when I see signs of another shed.
Corns also like to curl up in their water dish (so I read) so if they need the extra help, most will just do that.
I wouldn't worry about keeping the 80% humidity. That's just poppycock. Okay I just wanted to say poppycock, but I still wouldn't worry about it.
I've been told you don't need any humidity, but I still like to keep a humid hide in there when I think he's about to shed. I made one (and tested it for a week) and it worked great, but not once did I see him go in. I've since removed it, but will place it back when I see signs of another shed.
Corns also like to curl up in their water dish (so I read) so if they need the extra help, most will just do that.
I wouldn't worry about keeping the 80% humidity. That's just poppycock. Okay I just wanted to say poppycock, but I still wouldn't worry about it.
Jynx
Digger, RN
Actually Alias, as long as you don't keep it incredibly humid all the time, the eco-terra works very well for humidity. Its made of coconut fibers, so when they get moist, they expand to retain moisture, however it does not stay soaking wet. A heat lamp will dry it out somewhat, but not nearly as much as with other sustrates like aspen. I use teco-terra on my hatchlings alot. It makes a high humidity environment for them that retains moisture without having to mist the cage often, and it is perfect for their high humidity needs. I wouldn't suggest it with most adults as the substrate is very fine and can get caught in their nostrils, cloaca, and scale ridges.
