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RE: Humidity Problems

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Posted by: toshamc at Fri Oct 6 10:34:01 2006   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by toshamc ]  
   

First of all get a good digital thermometer hygrometer to measure your temps and humidity. The stick on gizmos are close to worthless.

Second - ditch the heat lamp and invest in the correct size under tank heater.

Covering the tank is a good idea - but try getting a piece of plexiglass or wood to cover it with even a simple sheet of pegboard will work better than a towel.

You do not want to put your water dish under the heat lamp for two reasons - first being that the heat will cause bacteria to grow in the water - not healthy for the snake - also the evaporation from the dish can short out the heat lamp - not healthy for anyone especially if it causes a fire.


Hope this helps.
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Tosha

"Nihil facimus sed id bene facimus"

   

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