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 #1874008


Kjphoto04
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 Snake rack question

I have been having trouble with my racks lately, they have been getting a lot of condensation and if the newspaper is not changed right away it will start to mold. The temps are between 89 and 90 on the hot end and I am placing the water bowls on the cool end.



10/03/08  05:00pm

 #1874017


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   Message To: Kjphoto04   In reference to Message Id: 1874008


 Snake rack question

What is your humidity reading at? Perhaps its too humid in the tubs? if so, poke a few more holes in it, or use a fan to increase air circulation- this will lower the humidity.

I notice condensation on the tub sides when a snake tips their water dish, so I am thinking your humidity is playing a factor... also, have you tried a smaller water dish?

Best wishes

edf




10/03/08  05:07pm

 #1874058


Kjphoto04
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   Message To: Edf   In reference to Message Id: 1874017


 Snake rack question

Cool thanks I will try the holes 1st, I dont want the water dish to be too small they like to soak sometimes.
10/03/08  06:02pm

 #1874089


LoftLizard
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   Message To: Kjphoto04   In reference to Message Id: 1874058


 Snake rack question

how soon is your paper molding?

Bruce
10/03/08  06:35pm

 #1874098


Coop
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   Message To: LoftLizard   In reference to Message Id: 1874089


 Snake rack question

Your water dish doesn’t have to be big enough for them to soak. If your humidity and husbandry are good then there is no need for a BP to soak.

Just a thought.

My rack doesn’t have any holes in the tubs. My rack is spaced so there is about an eighth of an inch gap between the tub and the shelf above it and I have never had to adjust my humidity.

Gavin.
10/03/08  06:44pm

 #1874408


Rick247
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   Message To: Coop   In reference to Message Id: 1874098


 Snake rack question

Where are you keeping the racks at. The humdity can change with the weather.
10/04/08  08:58am


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