how exactly do you mist your tank. How often? What type of bottle/water do you use? Where do you spray? Do you let it get on the substrate? Do you mist your snake?
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the art of MISTING
freddie9186
Aug 14, 2005 03:34 PM
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paul7
Aug 14, 2005 07:38 PM
I usually misted my corn snake and greyband king.
I use a small plastic spray bottle (get at any 99cent store for misting plants). I make sure I put water in it at least a day before I mist my snakes. I do this so that the water will be room-temperature when I mist them. My snakes normally stop feeding when they are getting ready to shed. That's a good indicator for me to put some water in the bottle. When I see the snake's eyes turn milky blue, then I KNOW it is time. When the body turns a dulish color, I "lightly" mist the snake. I don't necessary soak it. I make sure there is a rock or branch in the tank (THAT HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY CLEANED) so my serpent can have something rugged to rub against to help him/her loosen her skin. I'll mist about once per day or every other day after the eyes have cleared. This has worked well for me and for my snakes. I don't go misting the substrate, although a little bit gets wet. Since I lightly mist, it doesn't matter. I use paper towels for substrate (cheap and easy to replace). If you have a borowing snake like a ringneck, then you might use different substrate.
Hope this helps.
Paul
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