We have two leos in a enclosure made of melamine and glass with a slate substrate and natural flagstone hides and decor. I think that there is adequate ventilation and the water dish is appropriately sized and on the cool end of the cage. It is humid here in Arkansas and I know that the 55-60% humidity level is too high, but I'm not sure how to lower it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
J
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How can I lower humidity in enclosure?
JandM
Jan 03, 2005 10:54 AM
Replies (6)
primebizzel28
Jan 03, 2005 01:07 PM
http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=674665,674665
try looking at that post to help u. and its answers
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1.0.1 Green Anole(tedo, bubbles)
1.0 Leo Gecko(Brut)
JandM
Jan 03, 2005 02:27 PM
I didn't get any answers there and I still have high humidity so I thought that I would try again.
J
primebizzel28
Jan 03, 2005 03:25 PM
sorry just woke up when i did that then i saw the same name and was like darn it
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1.0.1 Green Anole(tedo, bubbles)
1.0 Leo Gecko(Brut)
Sypha
Jan 03, 2005 03:45 PM
Well, you could try adding more ventilation... although, if the atmospheric humidity in your home is high, that won't help, it will only make it more humid. What is the current humidity in the tank, by chance?
To lower humidity, more dry heat needs to be added - in the form of a light, or air-conditioner. With an air-conditioner, it may get cold, but, with a heat light and/or heat pad, you could keep the gecko warm and humidity-free.
I'm not sure if there are air-conditioners that produce heat. I'd imagine that there are since that is essentially what car air-conditioners can do...
Try looking around a bit and see if you can find anything useful in that area. It might work out better.
Good luck.
Sypha
Jan 03, 2005 03:49 PM
http://www.eicsolutionsinc.com/200.htm
Might be something to look at. I'm not sure though.
leaftail
Jan 03, 2005 05:40 PM
Get some room desiccant. It comes in tubs or small bags, its usually silica gel, same as what they dry flowers with. I've seen it at Lowes called DampRid. Ive also heard of one called ZoneDry. Its all pretty much the same thing. Just put the tub in the room probably right next to the leo tank (NOT INSIDE the tank!!!!!) and it should cut down the humidity for you. Not expensive either.
Air circulation is a good idea too. Also squeeze all the moisture you can out of the moss in the humid hide.
