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humidity too high?

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Fletcher

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Apparently my house is humid; I thought the hygrometer just wasn't accurate when it said 70% humidity, but I checked the dehumidifier in the basement and it had the same reading. (Then again, maybe the basement is just very humid...) I've been doing research and seen everything from "70% is perfectly fine" to "70% is way too high" and I'm not sure which to believe! I know corns can live in Florida which would seem to imply that they can handle higher humidities, but maybe not?

If I do need to lower the humidity, as I said I have a dehumidifier but it's awfully loud and I would worry that it would bother my snake. Are there any other good options for lowering humidity? I haven't even filled the water bowl yet (not getting the snake until Saturday) so I'm worried what will happen when I do!
 
70% is not too high, you say you are using a converted fish tank, does that mean it has a screen top? Because that could help lower humidity. High humidity can cause problems, such as respiratory problems, so it is something you should investigate. What sort of hygrometer are you using? There are some tests you can do with it like wrapping it in damp paper towels to ensure it is calibrated correctly.
 
No, it's a Zilla, made for reptiles. And yes, it has a screen top. I'm using an ExoTerra analog hygrometer, which I know isn't super accurate but I figured since the dehumidifier agreed it was probably close - maybe I'll bring the dehumidifier upstairs after work today and make sure the humidity reads the same up there instead of in the basement.
 
Mine often gets up to 70% in the summer even with the a/c on. With the screen top it's not a problem. I use the little ExoTerra hygrometers in each cage, but they agree with my whole house hygrometer so I'm pretty confident in their being accurate enough. Humidity is far less critical with corn snakes than temperature.
 
Yeah, with the screen top, there is not really a concern for too high humidity. In fact, many people (including myself) often have to opposite problem! If too low humidity ever becomes a concern, you can simply cover part of the screen. I would fill the water bowl, but with the screen top, that should not drastically raise the humidity.
 
Thanks, guys! It does generally get drier here in the winter so I will have to keep an eye on it in the coming months, but it's good to hear that I don't have to start worrying yet.
 
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