Goodtruant
Sub-Adult Member
We've had some pretty warm / humid weather here in Seattle, and I'm wondering if there are any tricks to lowering the humidity. Today's high temp was 82F, and the high relative humidity was 82%. Drapers viv was sitting between 40-65% today. Yesterday was 93F and 88% humidity. I think normal for Seattle this time of year peaks at about 50% in the afternoon (higher in the mornings for a couple hours).
I'm using paper towel substrate, there is never water in there (he gets baths regularly). We will be switching to tile soon.
I've tried placing a fan near the viv, and also put a sock full of rice in there. Not sure if it has effected the humidity in the viv at all. The ventilation is also adjustable. I've tried more ventilation, trying to get the humidity out. I've also tried sealing it off more, hoping that the rice and new paper towels would help absorb the extra moisture.
I ordered a small dehumidifier to put on top of the viv, as it's rather large. 5'x2'x2'.
Pics of the viv/setup here. viewtopic.php?f=34&t=174254
Should I be that worried if the humidity is high for a week or two out of the year? I have a feeling once Seattle gets to 'normal' humidity levels of around 50%, Drapers viv will be 20-40% at the highest.
I'm using paper towel substrate, there is never water in there (he gets baths regularly). We will be switching to tile soon.
I've tried placing a fan near the viv, and also put a sock full of rice in there. Not sure if it has effected the humidity in the viv at all. The ventilation is also adjustable. I've tried more ventilation, trying to get the humidity out. I've also tried sealing it off more, hoping that the rice and new paper towels would help absorb the extra moisture.
I ordered a small dehumidifier to put on top of the viv, as it's rather large. 5'x2'x2'.
Pics of the viv/setup here. viewtopic.php?f=34&t=174254
Should I be that worried if the humidity is high for a week or two out of the year? I have a feeling once Seattle gets to 'normal' humidity levels of around 50%, Drapers viv will be 20-40% at the highest.