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Welly
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 01/02/2010 : 23:38:02
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My viv is showing signs of low hydration. It's between 30 - 40% how can i raise it safely. I have tried shifting the water bowl towards the hot end and no great change. I am using an exo terra dial, i have ordered a new digital gauge to eliminate that.
Sabre is not bothered by it. She is still quite active and roams around as she likes.
I have checked the moss and that's damp. The water bowl is full...
Any suggestions or am i being to worried
Paul |
0.1.0 Royal Python
0.0.1 Mexican Black King
1.0.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/02/2010 : 06:50:07
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| I wouldn't change anything while you're measuring it with a dial, they're next to useless. |
 
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2010 : 08:08:01
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totally agree, if you want to measure or worry about humidity at least get a digi hygrometer that will give you the right figure   |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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chris100575
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
743 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2010 : 08:23:29
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| As long as she's happy and shedding OK I wouldn't worry about it, normal room humidity is usually fine. |
0.1.0 Royal Python - Princess
0.1.0 BCI - Feather |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2010 : 11:57:59
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Agreed, I don't measure the humidity in any of my vivs.
I do check when setting a RUB up though, to make sure I have drilled sufficient holes to give enough ventilation. |
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Welly
Yearling
United Kingdom
423 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2010 : 17:36:12
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I got a really nice funky digi one. Was still reading low though. Did dip to 38%.
Added a bigger vent, more moss and a spray and back up to 50 ish % again |
0.1.0 Royal Python
0.0.1 Mexican Black King
1.0.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa |
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Welly
Yearling
United Kingdom
423 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2010 : 09:55:01
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| hmm, it's still a bit too low for my liking. I can keep spraying it but i'm guessing that's not a good enough soloution. Any hint's tips that could help regulate it a bit more? |
0.1.0 Royal Python
0.0.1 Mexican Black King
1.0.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa |
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boze
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2010 : 14:21:01
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Its fine at the level its at. I wouldnt worry about it at all :-)
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0.1.0. Royal (Salmissra)
0.0.1. Western Hognose (Spiderman)
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Originally posted by ruxpin64
I'm so happy I may lay on my back and pee in the air like a baby!
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2010 : 14:55:38
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| Where is your probe for the hygrometer? |
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Welly
Yearling
United Kingdom
423 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2010 : 22:27:13
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It's a built in panel unit. I have tested it outsied, inside and it's working fine.
I have placed it mid way up the back wall of the viv. |
0.1.0 Royal Python
0.0.1 Mexican Black King
1.0.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa |
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Hydration
