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I have a two year old BRB who stays in an 85 gallon tropical paradise. The problem is that the humidity from the vegetation and waterfall (while ideal for the snake) cause the glass of her enclosure to stay wet with condensation making it very difficult to see in.

I know that raising the temperature would help the issue, but I'm pretty happy with the night and day temp cycles that she has now. I've also considered using Rain-X or some other water beading product, but since she does lick the sides occasionally, I don't want chemicals on the glass.

Does anyone have ideas for increasing the visibility in the habitat? I'd appreciate any suggestions!

-Jeremy

Sorry, but since I don't have a BRB I can't help. I am, however considering getting one. I was wondering if you have any pics of your enclosure?

Jeremy,
. It sounds like you have the ideal setup for a BRB. You could just wipe the inside of the glass with a papertowel when you want to have a look at the snake.
Jeff

>>I have a two year old BRB who stays in an 85 gallon tropical paradise. The problem is that the humidity from the vegetation and waterfall (while ideal for the snake) cause the glass of her enclosure to stay wet with condensation making it very difficult to see in.
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>>I know that raising the temperature would help the issue, but I'm pretty happy with the night and day temp cycles that she has now. I've also considered using Rain-X or some other water beading product, but since she does lick the sides occasionally, I don't want chemicals on the glass.
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>>Does anyone have ideas for increasing the visibility in the habitat? I'd appreciate any suggestions!
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>>-Jeremy

if the problem is condensation, you would need ventilation but that will decrease the humidity in your enclosure.

My thoughts are that you could provide a portal or side for viewing by how you place the accessories and heat in your enclosure, but won't be able to completely eliminate the condensation unless you match them exactly with YOUR enclosure.
I think the humidity and condensation basically go hand in hand. Sounds like a nice enclosure. I would like to do that, but I don't have the knowledge to set it up without constant upkeep.

I think that you may be able to increase the temperature of the air OUTSIDE of the cage.... If my physical science education serves me correctly, the condensation occurs because the temperature of the glass/plexi-glass is cooler than the temp inside of the cage. Kinda like water condensing on the side of a cold beer on a hot day. I am not sure if it would be practical for you to heat the entire room or just the glass... but i think that it may help.