Scenting

[EasternGirl]

I think it depends on your tank though....or something. Because even with half of my lid covered and misting, my humidity won't get over 30% some days. It must have a lot to do with the temps outside and the humidity in the air too. Temps in DE fluctuate so much...when it gets warmer here on some days...my humidity will suddenly spike up to 40% or 50% in my tanks. Then as soon as it gets really cold out...it drops down to 30%...sometimes even 20%. It's very frustrating. You're actually pretty lucky...aquamentus...because a lot of members complain of having trouble keeping humidity up...especially this time of year.

[aquamentus_11]

hmmm i used to have a lot of problems with it too. hence, the fancy schmancy plastic tank on the way: amazon tree boas need very high humidity and i was done struggling. i'm not sure why it's so steady now....i use forest bark blend by zoo-med, have a decent-sized water bowl and a live ficus. i don't mist every morning either. the substrate holds water well and the live plant made a difference. i wish i had had it this good when i had my tokay....had to buy a fogger for him.

[GarterGuy17]

Well I just dont understand why I am so lucky my humidity never drops under 40 and never goes about 60 even if the temps are 65 at night the humidity is still that high !

[aquamentus_11]

red-sideds must give off steam.

[EasternGirl]

Aquamentus...it's probably the bark substrate and the live plant. My substrate does not hold humidity well and my plants are not real. Therein lies my problem. John...you're just lucky with everything...shaaat up! Lol...j/k .