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humid hide question

I never use a humid hide with any of my colubrids.

When they begin ecdysis, I mist once a day. I actually went and bought a reptile mister bottle...was only a couple of bucks and makes a really fine mist...better than a generic spray bottle.

Nice to see another person from Illinois here!!
 
I put humid hides in at shedding times and for laying eggs. Other than that I remove them but I know some people just keep them in there always.
 
Oops...as I have not bred any snakes (YET) I didn't consider that situation...
That is a good time to have a humid hide.
 
Although in the past I used them, now with so many snakes it would be impossible for me to keep track of humid hides; so I never use them (unless a snake has a shedding problem). The only time there are shedding problems is in the winter, when the humidity is lower, and then the number of problems is really very small (well under 1%). I find that all of my snakes use the water dish for moistening the skin prior to shedding. I think that absent a humid hide, the snakes have become conditioned to getting along without one.

Mark
 
I used one for my first snake's shed. My sister had a snake and had shed really well so I stoped using it. Thus far my snakes shed without assistance. But my humidity is up above 50% on a daily basis.

But as Mark said I will have to use something this winter because it gets very dry.
 
In the winter...I just add additional moisture to the entire environment on a regular basis. This helps keep the humidity level a little more constant.
 
he seems to like it!

Got the little guy yesterday, breeder said he's due for a shed very soon. He's in his humid hide right now!
 
Hey snakemommy...where in Illinois are you, if you don't mind me asking.
Have you ever been to Lee Watson's Reptile Swap? (Did you make it to the Chicago NARBC show this weekend?)
 
Decatur is kind of a hike to go to Lee's...although it is definitely worth it...especially in the summer when there are outdoor vendors as well. Can get F/T or live mice there, probably much cheaper than you can get them locally.
Too bad you missed NARBC (North American Reptile Breeders Conference)...well worth going...one of the biggest shows in the US. Definitely put it on your list for next years must see events.
 
I'm in Alabama, and I got no snakes YET, I'm a hermit crab fan and theyneed 70% to 80% humidity! Which in Alabama is no problem... but would this form a problem to a snake? As I read they need about 60% Or would a heat lamp kill any humidity lol (a reason why we dont use lamps with hermies ;))
 
Humidity requirements depend on the type of snake.
But there are definitely things that can be done to help lower humidity.
 
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