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Ok so I have another questions ha. The humidity levels in my enclosure vary a lot depending on what is going on outside. I have a mini dehumidifier for my dorm room which seems to work well when it rains and keeps the levels under 60%. but now the level is at 41% (and before you say anything, yes i turned the dehumidifier off) and i am worried about it getting lower. so my question is, at what point should i worry about the humidity being too low?

>>Ok so I have another questions ha. The humidity levels in my enclosure vary a lot depending on what is going on outside. I have a mini dehumidifier for my dorm room which seems to work well when it rains and keeps the levels under 60%. but now the level is at 41% (and before you say anything, yes i turned the dehumidifier off) and i am worried about it getting lower. so my question is, at what point should i worry about the humidity being too low?

Provide a humidity gradient just as you would a temperature gradient....
A great way to do this is to place a tub of damp sphagnum moss in the closer. Place the moss filled tub in a way that part of it is on the hot end and the rest is in the cool area.....
Air flow can be adjusted by covering parts of the aquarium lid or figuring out the number of holes to pop in the plastic tub.....

BTW...Why are you worried about high humidity levels?
Why a de humidifier at all?

There's no set humidity level that works best IMHO....a gradient is optimal.....that way your snake can move to and from humidity as needed
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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...

I bought it because the humidity levels would get to 70% in the dorms (my school is right on Lake Erie), especially after it would rain. so i bought it to keep it from being that high as i know the levels should be between 40 and 60%.

I really don't think an ambient 70% humidity would hurt your snake. As long as they have a spot in the 40's to escape the damp if they choose. I live in one of the most humid spots in the states, FL. My outside humidity during the summer can average 80 - 99.9%. We consistently have daily rains, granted I use an air conditioner in my snake room that dries it out considerably but there are times I run 70% for weeks on end and I still offer a hide that has damp moss. The interior of their cage will range from 50 on the dry side and 90% in the damp hide. Just my thoughts.

Most of my snakes stay about 50% of their time in the hide and the other 50% on top wedged between the shoe box and the shelf.
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>>I really don't think an ambient 70% humidity would hurt your snake. As long as they have a spot in the 40's to escape the damp if they choose. I live in one of the most humid spots in the states, FL. My outside humidity during the summer can average 80 - 99.9%. We consistently have daily rains, granted I use an air conditioner in my snake room that dries it out considerably but there are times I run 70% for weeks on end and I still offer a hide that has damp moss. The interior of their cage will range from 50 on the dry side and 90% in the damp hide. Just my thoughts.
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>>Most of my snakes stay about 50% of their time in the hide and the other 50% on top wedged between the shoe box and the shelf.
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I agree Jimmy....
I, too live in a VERY humid place......

I never heard that they should be between 40 and 60% humidity.......
I say if one provides a gradient they will never miss what the snake needs....
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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...

I agree with the others. Kingsnakes do fine with humidity.

Now rosyboas are a different story. But any kingsnake I've ever had (even from deserts) are drawn to humidity. 70% should be no problem.