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Is 80% humidity too high?

Before I had the snake there was no water and I wasn't sealing the gap between the two panes of glass. Humidity was 40-50%.

I notice the water level is going down quickly, so think the humidity is from radiant heat on water and only circulation through two vents in back of cage.

I won't worry about it if 70-80% humidity is OK, but otherwise I need to find a fix.

Thanks.

I would not keep kingsnakes in an environment that becomes too wet, or even damp. I've had bad luck with blister disease under those conditions. All my kings are kept at low humidity, with water always available.

Of course, my lack of humidity is due to living in Phoenix, AZ. lol

So I can't get rid of the water or the radiant heat. Maybe turn heat up from 82 to 84-85 on hot side or will that just evaporate more water?

Once I'm certain he won't fit between the panes of glass I will stop tapping it up. I removed tape last evening and he tried for awhile to get between and couldn't. I'm just not 100% certain yet.

Any products or anything else to remove humidity from inside cage?

Thanks,
rob

Try adding more ventilation and using a smaller water dish. You still want him to be able to fit in the dish to soak though.

No need to turn up heat to reduce humidity. Rather, remove the water source a few days a week, or use a much smaller water bowl.
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Mark

Depends on what type of kingsnake?

my Florida kings practically live in wet conditions and seem to thrive.
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I lost a FL king because a friend let it live in too wet conditions. I say, turn off the heat. Kings don't need heat, unless you live in Alaska and have no walls around your house. All my kings live at 76 degrees (room temp) and do fine. Who needs 82 degrees? I have a FL king that will take your hand off in feeding response if you open the cage, and he's never seen anything above 76 degrees.

hmmm. I have hundreds of Florida kings that live in wet conditions FOR YEARS. Maybe your friend killed it some other way.

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