Humidity Too High in Glass Terrarium

[payton.geschke]

Hi all!

So I have a terrarium that has all glass sides (and bottom) with a screen top (Link). I have found that when I mist it for even just a minute, the humidity skyrockets and stays high. Sometimes my hygrometer will almost reach 100%, and won't drop back below 70% for hours (ideal range during the day is 30-50%, right?). I've tried leaving the front doors of the tank open to allow for air flow and evaporation, but then the temperature will drop to below 70F during the day, which I also don't want. I know that she can handle lower temps since I drop them at night, but it seems wrong to allow during the day.

I will be switching to a larger, all screen enclosure in a few weeks, but I still want her to be comfortable in the glass terrarium for now. Any tips for keeping a good humidity level without reducing the temperature?

Thanks everyone!
*ps. my husbandry form/review with pictures is in my other posts if that would be helpful to anyone

 

[Mawtyplant]

You might consider to ass small computer fan on the top of your enclosure, that way you will have a good air flow and the air will get more dry

But! dont take your hygrometer to seriously.. because if you spray the hygrometer he will be wet and record 100% for several hours then in 3-6 month the value in your hygrometer will turn realllly inacurate (my experience after i ruined all my hygrometer

have any picture of your enclosure?

(nothing wrong with 70 if she have a heating spot (what is she btw?

 

[Pickle-cham]

Increase airflow, i have seen people use pc fans to help reduce humidity usually 2 one blowing in and one pulling out.

 

[Horaceunit]

Something like this would work. You can use an old cell phone charger to plug it into for power.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G05A2MU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_CVG5RDQ8QSMAK5SGMTVJ

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

+1 to a muffin fan, temporarily. An all-screen enclosure will likely have the exact opposite problem—too dry and can't get the humidity up.

Manufacturers and keepers are moving toward hybrid enclosures, with solid walls & doors, and a screen top and panel beneath the door. With a basking lamp, this will create a natural gentle chimney effect that will provide adequate ventilation, but controllable humidity (with a mister).
https://www.zenhabitats.com/collect...osures/products/2x2x4-pvc-reptile-enclosure-1

 

[Tige21v]

Try to set up a dripper instead of misting. (I'm assuming you are misting during the day so the cham can drink.)
Misting in and of itself will drop the temp in the enclosure.

 

[kinyonga]

The OP started this thread in March and hasn't checked in since April...just letting you know!

 

[Tige21v]

The OP started this thread in March and hasn't checked in since April...just letting you know!

Lol......
I am horrible about checking thread dates!

 

[kinyonga]

I was too...but now I usually force myself to look before bothering to read posts now...most of the time.

 

[Horaceunit]

Oh boy! Kinyonga thanks for the tip. I didn't notice the date either.

 

[kinyonga]

Can't count how many times I've read through dozens of posts in a thread only to realize someone has added on to the end of the thread and I wasted my time.