I generally do not allow below 50% for more than 1-2 days and get the humidity up fast when it's really dry. Any given day, it can be 75% in her tank in the summer, or 50% in the winter. However, I take these averages over a long period of time. In the summer, the tank averages 65-70% humidity and I still raise slightly for sheds. However, things like humidity are much harder to keep in range as seasons and temperatures change.įor example, I keep Behira about 55-65% in the winter and raise to 75-80% for sheds. Obviously, really not desired with temperature, hence using thermostats (for safety as well), temp gauges, etc. HOWEVER, new keepers often get freaked out about spikes and drops in things like humidity and temperature. Secondly, and again, Richardhind1972, or Phillydubs (who also keeps dwarf Boas), should chime in if able, the humidity, as Richardhind1972 said, is probably a little high. Ideally 78-80F cool spot, 82-84 ambient (give or take a degree), with a 88-90F hot spot. The cool spot, IMO, should be 77-78F at the lowest. My ambient temp in her cage is about 82F, the cool spot is about 78F, and her hot side is about 84-89F (the highest being on the hot spot). Mine stays about 88-89F and my BCI female (Behira) spends most of her time closer to ambient temps or a little above. Advice would be greatly appreciated!įirst, 93F hot spot is probably too hot and 75F likely too cold - Richardhind1972 - want to chime in? I don't keep dwarfs, but I thought care was very close to a BCI, which I do have.

I've found mixed information regarding how harmful high humidity may or may not be for BCIs - from 'it can lead to RIs' to 'there isn't a maximum as long as the enclosure's clean and not constantly wet/mouldy'. Should I be concerned about these current conditions, is it necessary to drill more air holes? My main reasons for wanting to keep it as is are a) I don't have a drill and need to ask someone to do it for me (I'll need to figure out how to keep the snake contained for that time, and he's just moved in so I'll have to wait), b) I'm worried added air holes would drop my temps, and c) it gets very dry here in the winter, and I want this tub to be viable then, too. I'm not sure if the current humid weather here may be having an effect, as I'm in an air-conditioned condo - possibly a little? However, I'd dried out the substrate (cypress mulch) almost entirely beforehand, so I don't see any condensation or feel dampness everything is seemingly dry and clean.

My humidity won't come down past 80%, sometimes getting to the mid 80s. I'm using a digital Acurite for measurements and the temps are fine I think, 75 - 86 f with a 93 f hot spot. I just brought a Nic BC home (my first snake!) and I'm having some trouble with humidity.

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