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mostly everything ive read states that in custom built enclosures for monitors you should not worry about venting or any holes to circulate air, to prevent dry air. whats everyones take on this? 8x4 with doors that are not sealed or air tight and allow a tiny bit of air in and out is the only kind of "ventilation" i have, should i be worried, and what would the optimal condition be (black throat monitor)?

sorry for 2 new threads today, but i put trust into this forum the most as a lot of other forums have a lot of people who dont have near the experience of the keepers here. i can never find straight reliable answers for specific questions like this. thanks

There needs to be some air exchange, but that can be achieved as easily as opening the cage door every few days. The problem most keepers run into with ventilation is with screen tops. What you have in that situation is heated air escaping through the top, and that heated air takes moisture with it. This can result in a dangerously dry environment, especially if high-wattage bulbs are used.

It doesn't seem like you are using a screen (or open) top, but that is what people on forums are usually harping about when it comes to the topic of ventilation.