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[Hermanator]

Whenever I plug in my basking light the humidity drops dramatically what should I do

 

[heartben]

you should... mist more

 

[Bernie]

As already suggested you should mist more frequently and for longer periods.

You can keep a dripper running which can also help.

Do you use fake or live plants? Live plants increase humidity significantly.

Also, if you are still struggling. Attach a plastic sheet or shower curtain to a couple of the sides of your viv (assuming you are using a screen cage).

 

[cloverthechameleon]

if you dont have any live plants you should ad a hibiscus or some pothos in their and spray the live plants as well as the other decors in the set up 3 to 4times a day, i found that live plants with alot of foliage keep th humidity higher for longer periods of time

 

[cocoanut]

I had the same thing I added pothos and I took a white trashbag and atached it to the side of my cage now the humidity stays fine even when I nwork long hours

 

[Seeco]

Where do you live? If your ambient humidity is not too low it should not be such a big deal. I find that hydration is way more important that humidity so if your animal is well hydrated it will survive the ups and downs of humidity just fine.

One other issue is that your basking light may be way to hot. A cheap 40 watt bulb is good for most species.

Also your hygrometer may be too close to the heat light. Or your cage too small.