Screen Tops/Lids

[infernalis]

While on this subject I wanted to point out that I recently got some interesting covers off ebay.

The 20 long covers have 3 lock knobs that actually hold it on quite nice.

They also have a very fine mesh on the screen, so if you have any of Kyle's roaches, they would be a great cover.

The 10 gallon covers set down IN the ridge around the top, and have 4 small knobs that slide locks up under the lip.

The 10 gallon covers also have 2 round ports so they can have hamster tunnels added. (for feeder mice or pets)

There is also a metal recess for a UV lamp for use with lizards. (Or any fluorescent fixture for light)

And the best part, cheaper than less interesting covers at the store.

[Garter_Gertie]

In FL, I'd find out how others are or are not providing humidity. Running the AC will pull moisture out of the air - if have and run AC. Use a what? Hydromitor? so you know exactly what your humidity level is. If I'm not mistaken the humidity level needed is about 75-80 percent, which it well could be outside but I don't think that's what it will be in the house.

[snakesRme]

Thanks for the input everyone! I never thought about the fact that her messy shed could be because she had been neglected -- makes sense. I'm ordering a screen lid right now. I found one that has a little door that looks convenient. When I finish building her viv, she should be a happy girl indeed.

[crzy_kevo]

another idea for humidity is the exoterra fogger just place it in a deep bowl of water and it makes a fog cover the bottom of the viv brett uses one to keep up the humidity in his ball python tank

[snakesRme]

Crzy, I thought of that, too. I am getting a waterfall with fogger. I have huge plans for a pretty viv, it'll just take a few weeks to complete because of the money factor.

[drache]

will balls use a damp hide when provided with one?

[infernalis]

Cain has shown no preference toward the "damp" end of his 55 gallon.

Because he sloshes a lot out of his water bowl, one end of his tank is repti bark & eco earth mix. This absorbs spills and releases the humidity into the tank slowly.

The other end is aspen, Dry and fluffy.

Cane always settles in on the dry aspen end.