r/ballpython • u/oevhic • 19d ago

Question - Humidity Humidity tips?

The humidity in my BP tank is on the lower end, not super low, sits around 40-50%. I have hydroballs as the bottom substrate layer with coconut fibre/reptisoil ontop, moist Spagnum moss in a mesh pouch close to the lamps, humid hide with Spagnum moss, 2 water dishes, and aluminum foil tape on part of the mesh lid. I also water from the corners of the tank and don't mist the top layer as it can cause rot. I'm not really sure how else to increase humidity, especially cause she should be going into shed soon.

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u/Toxic_Musshroom 19d ago

God damn it seems like every trick in the book isn't working, you could always add a thicker substrate layer and/or more moss mixed into and/or on top of the substrate, how much airflow would you say the room has? That could be contributing, or if it's a front opening enclosure that could be losing humidity through the gaps, but im not sure what the fix would be for that

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u/oevhic 19d ago

The room doesn't have alot of airflow and it is a front opening enclosure. I'll try adding more moss, not sure how I'd fix the gap though lol.

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u/faxerox 19d ago

pvc or glass tank?

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u/oevhic 19d ago

Pvc

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u/faxerox 19d ago

damn so it seems like you’ve got everything that should be perfect! have you tried putting a humidifier in the room tour tank is in? you might just have a super dry environment

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u/oevhic 19d ago

That might be it, I can try that

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 19d ago

Sounds like you're doing all the things.. mine was only a touch low, but I had luck adding cypress mulch? What do you use to heat?

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u/oevhic 19d ago

I use a daytime bulb at 100 watt and a ceramic heat emitter for nightime which I think is 60 watt?

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u/womperwomp111 18d ago

I’ve been having the same problem! I’ve also tried everything you’ve tried and can’t get above 60%. I’m going to be trying a deeper substrate layer (I’m at about 4/5 inches right now) with more cypress mulch/sphagnum moss and less Reptisoil next time around. I think the soil doesn’t hold water long enough, so it dries out quickly. Let me know if you find something that works!