Humidity issues, PLEASE HELP

[jren83]

Now that it is getting closer to summer the humidity in my beardie's enclosure is getting dangerously high. As of today it's at 51%, what can I do to fix this?

I was thinking about purchasing a little computer fan and connect it to a 9v battery to hopefully suck the humidity out, would that work?

 

[Taterbug]

What are you using to measure humidity and where is it located? Is the gauge calibrated? Because of the lights, it's usually dryer inside the cage than the rest of the room. I use a computer fan for temperature control, but if the room humidity is high it won't do much for that. (It's good for fresh air though).

 

[jren83]

I use an electronic hydrometer/thermometer, and it is inside the enclosure on the cool side.

 

[Taterbug]

I use an electronic hydrometer/thermometer, and it is inside the enclosure on the cool side.

Try popping in over on the warm side, I find my humidity is about 10-20% lower under the lights.

Also, you can check if the gauge is accurate with this method: http://www.stevejenkins.com/blog/2014/06/how-to-calibrate-a-hygrometer-humidity-sensor-using-the-salt-test/

 

[jren83]

What about night time?

 

[Taterbug]

What about night time?

At night the temperature will equalize with the room, unless you have a CHE. But probably in the summer you wouldn't need to run one.

If it's staying below 50-60% I personally don't worry. The little fan would help with airflow and make sure that even though the air is a bit humid it's not stagnant.

You could get a room dehumidifier if it's concerning. It might make the room more comfortable for humans too.