humidity

[YBS0502]

i need to raise the humidity in the roach bin so do not have to mist have water crystals but the bin is still dryer than the room so i am thinking that a zoo med reptifogger would work on a timer. room humidity 35 to 40%

 

[jon21388]

some people put containers of water with a lid with little holes in it to help out with the humidity.

 

[mostlyharmlessnj]

I use this for my anoles and it raises the humidity a few %.

http://www.amazon.com/Imagine-Gold-Tropicaire-Humidifier-Exchanger/dp/B000634980/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291316908&sr=8-1-spell

The more powerful the airpump you use, the seemingly higher the humidity it creates.

 

[YBS0502]

some people put containers of water with a lid with little holes in it to help out with the humidity.

tried that did nothing

 

[jon21388]

is it hot enough in there to create humidity

 

[YBS0502]

yes it is lowest temp is 75 and there bin lowest is 78 house not well insulated

 

[wes]

Have you closed off most of the vent(s) in your bin? That's the best way to raise the humidity. Are you having problems with incomplete molts or dropped egg sacs, or why do you think you need to raise the humidity?

 

[YBS0502]

going by what i read online but so far none dead do to molten but i spary multiple times a day

 

[wes]

OK. Don't worry about it. The screened vent everyone tells you to have for your dubia bin is primarily for letting moisture escape. Dubia will create quite a bit of humidity on their own. (All that dried poop was once moist.) Cover up about 90-95% of your vent. It will help keep a little heat in, too.

When I first started a colony, I kept hearing warnings to get the fruit out before mold would grow on it. Well, my fruit dried out well before there was any chance for mold to grow. The low humidity was never a problem with the colony.

 

[jon21388]

yea alot of people have huge screens over there bin. I just have like 5 4inx4in screens on mine located in different spots. And if the humidity is to low i cover some of the screens till its higher.

 

[YBS0502]

will give it a shot thanks

 

[jon21388]

yea no problem