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Moss container for shedding...
- Thread starter Gralena
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ssmith_1187
In the land of Cheeeeeese
It doesn’t really matter all that much.
I don’t remember the specifics from my college physics class, but the energy difference in a 10 degree temperature gradient (75 cool – 85 warm) isn’t going to have a huge difference on the evaporation rate of the water in the moist hide.
Personally, I just put it where it will fit in the enclosure at the time
Regards,
Steve
I don’t remember the specifics from my college physics class, but the energy difference in a 10 degree temperature gradient (75 cool – 85 warm) isn’t going to have a huge difference on the evaporation rate of the water in the moist hide.
Personally, I just put it where it will fit in the enclosure at the time
Regards,
Steve
Hmmm i have always put mine half of the warm and half on the cold.
Though i have never used moss i usually use paper towels heh but the moss should get a a good shed.
Make sure that you don't have too much humidity or this can cause very bad problems the humidity should be a good 40 - 50 % but slightly lower or higher is acceptable.Good luck with your snake!!!!
Charlie.
Though i have never used moss i usually use paper towels heh but the moss should get a a good shed.
Make sure that you don't have too much humidity or this can cause very bad problems the humidity should be a good 40 - 50 % but slightly lower or higher is acceptable.Good luck with your snake!!!!
Charlie.
TWGarland
Active member
Mehh. Its prolonged exposure to increased humidity levels that can cause problems.
Most people advise increasing the humidity before a shed.
The point of a humid hide is that you can raise humidity in a localised area.
As long as you remove the hide after the shed you'll have no problems. Its only when a humid hide is provided all the time and the snake uses it 24/7 that it can lead to things like scale rot and respiratory problems, but then only in extremes
My snake absolutely loves his hide, hes in shed at the moment too. I put mine on the cold side for what its worth, as mine only uses the warm side to digest
All the best
Tom
insomniac101
Occupant
I rarely have any shed problems, but it does happen on occasion. If I see that one of my snakes is having difficulty, I will place the snake in a container with a tight-fitting lid, along with some paper towels that I've cut into strips, and dampened with warm water. I put the snake inside, then put the container back into the cage, on the warm side. About an hour later, the skin has come off perfectly. Got this handy-dandy tip from Don Soderberg at South Mountain Reptiles.
This method has worked for me for years, but you may want to try different methods, and see what works best for you. I like this because the snake is only exposed to the moisture for an hour, so I don't worry about any adverse effects.
Kathy
This method has worked for me for years, but you may want to try different methods, and see what works best for you. I like this because the snake is only exposed to the moisture for an hour, so I don't worry about any adverse effects.
Kathy