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Hello...was looking for some hints on raising the humidty for my Corn? Right now, I cant get it much past 25-30%. I even try misting the tank, but still no luck...My house is dry this time of year due to heating season still, so I would imagine come summer time, it will raise alittle..but isnt this low humidity dangerous to a Corn? thank you, Pete

sorry, I use a 60 watt red night bulb for heat during the day... I do know this may contribute alittle bit, but still must be a way to raise humidity even w/a bulb..thanks,

>>sorry, I use a 60 watt red night bulb for heat during the day... I do know this may contribute alittle bit, but still must be a way to raise humidity even w/a bulb..thanks,

what kind of enclosure?
If you are using an aquarium with a screen top you can cover half to three quarters of the screen and add a larger water bowl.
The blocked screen will help hold in some of the moisture.
Has the snake had problem sheds?
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Yes...i am using a screened top on a 20 g long....He has not shed yet for me..I only had him for roughly one week, so he is still young..what should I use to cover the tank? and will it hold in the heat also?

There are many materials you can use to cover the tank and yess all of them will help hold in heat but some work much much better then others. I have had alot of experience with this with Brazilian rainbow boa's which need very high humidity.

Best is probably laminate or sealed wood which is custom fit to sit on the screen frame(not the screen) but inside the edges of the tank rim so that it cannot slide and it forms a tighter seal.

Plexiglass or other plastics can be used but are known to sag.

Plastic wrap works but is extremely unatractive normally and is a fire risk if exposed to heat.

Lasty damp towels can work in a pinch but require daily misting to help hold in humidity. This is the least effective method and the most labor intensive.

Hope this helps,

Sean.
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Covering a portion of the top with a non porous material may raise the heat as well because there is less ventilation to disperse the heat. If you cover a portion of the top as suggested, double check your temps. I would just provide it an adequate sized water bowl to soak in if necessary. You can also simply provide a humid hide for it to visit if needed. A snake your size should do well with a plastic butter tub half filled with damp (not wet) sphagnum moss. You can cut a small hole just big enough for the snake to fit through in the lid or side and place on the cool side of the cage. I have never experienced corns being super sensitive to humidity, or lack of like some other species of ratsnakes.

However, when it does shed, check for retained skin, especially the eye caps and at the tail tip.

>>Covering a portion of the top with a non porous material may raise the heat as well because there is less ventilation to disperse the heat. If you cover a portion of the top as suggested, double check your temps. I would just provide it an adequate sized water bowl to soak in if necessary. You can also simply provide a humid hide for it to visit if needed. A snake your size should do well with a plastic butter tub half filled with damp (not wet) sphagnum moss. You can cut a small hole just big enough for the snake to fit through in the lid or side and place on the cool side of the cage. I have never experienced corns being super sensitive to humidity, or lack of like some other species of ratsnakes.

an easy fix if the temp does go up is change the bulb from a 60 watt to 40 watt.
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Corn snakes and rat snakes..No one can have just one.
"Resistance is futile"
Jimmy Johnson
(Draybar)
Draybars Snakes

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