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01-18-12, 04:06 PM
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BP humidity questions
Ok so about a week ago i got a BP as a gift (not sure what kind) because one of my mom's friends stole my BRB. The humidity levels have been around 60% up until two days ago when they've been spiking to 80%
i've looked at many different sites and all have been giving me mixed information. What humidity levels do they need? And what high's and lows are unhealthy for them?
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01-18-12, 04:11 PM
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Re: BP humidity questions
that's mess up what you mom friend did sorry i can't be of much help since i don't got no BP's
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01-18-12, 06:04 PM
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Re: BP humidity questions
I keep my BP around 60% unless he is in shed then I go to about 75%. He does very well and I have never had to assist him in a shed. If the humidity gets down to 45-55% I notice he seems to have flaky scales. That only happened twice when I first got him. I haven't had a problem since.
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01-18-12, 07:01 PM
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Re: BP humidity questions
I spray mine up to about 65-70% and let it "dry" over 24 hours back to no lower than 55%. when he is in blue i make it max 80-85% and no lower than 65%.
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01-18-12, 07:03 PM
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Re: BP humidity questions
So having an 80% humidity is ok?
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01-18-12, 07:09 PM
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Re: BP humidity questions
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Originally Posted by Psyche
So having an 80% humidity is ok?
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In my opinion no, not if it is constant
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01-18-12, 07:11 PM
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Re: BP humidity questions
What are you using to measure the humidity? If it is spiking in the last few days it is possible that it is defective?
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01-18-12, 07:14 PM
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Re: BP humidity questions
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Originally Posted by Lankyrob
In my opinion no, not if it is constant |
i'm hoping its not going to be constant  like i said for about a weak it was fine its just been like this the past two days and i don't know how to lower it (so far i've just been taking the lid off for a bit until the level drops).
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01-18-12, 08:10 PM
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Re: BP humidity questions
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Originally Posted by SpOoKy
What are you using to measure the humidity? If it is spiking in the last few days it is possible that it is defective?
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yea i'm already looking into a new hygrometer just in case, but for now how do i keep the humidity down?
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01-18-12, 10:54 PM
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Re: BP humidity questions
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Originally Posted by Psyche
yea i'm already looking into a new hygrometer just in case, but for now how do i keep the humidity down?
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Less water and more ventilation.
What type of enclosure and what kind of hygrometer are you using?
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01-18-12, 11:01 PM
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Re: BP humidity questions
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Originally Posted by citysnakes
Less water and more ventilation.
What type of enclosure and what kind of hygrometer are you using?
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i'm embarrassed to admit it but i'm using a dial one and i'm using a sterolite tub
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01-19-12, 02:46 AM
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Re: BP humidity questions
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Originally Posted by Gungirl
I keep my BP around 60% unless he is in shed then I go to about 75%. He does very well and I have never had to assist him in a shed. If the humidity gets down to 45-55% I notice he seems to have flaky scales. That only happened twice when I first got him. I haven't had a problem since.
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I second this. Although I am having issues this winter because it has been so dry.
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01-19-12, 03:37 AM
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Re: BP humidity questions
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Originally Posted by ZARADOZIA
I second this. Although I am having issues this winter because it has been so dry.
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i'm having the opposite problem right now, i live near the coast and i think its a little too humid here right now
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01-19-12, 07:45 AM
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Re: BP humidity questions
Its possible the dial hygrometer has a water bubble against the sensor - they are pretty unreliable to say the least.
digital ones are the way to imo
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01-19-12, 08:21 AM
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Re: BP humidity questions
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Originally Posted by Psyche
So having an 80% humidity is ok?
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Keeping the humidity that high from my understanding can cause scale rot. you need to get it down to about 60% on average and only higher when in shed.
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