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For those using rubbermaid enclosures...

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I just switched over to a rubbermaid enclosures for the dwarfs I am currently producing. On the adults enclosures, I am noticing a lot of humidity buildup on the sides however my humidity gauges are only registering around 50% - 55% or so. Is this normal or do I need further holes? Right now I have 2 rows of holes on all sides with about 2.5 inches inbetween each hole and row. Thanks!

Bob
 
Bob,
I used to use a large rubbermaid container for my Corn Islands and I had the same problem. Excess humidity and condensation was an on-going battle for me. Unfortunately, the additional holes did not solve the problem. Ultimately, I moved them into Vision cages.
 
If you haven't already, you may want to make sure that their water bowls are not over or near the heat source.
 
Depending on the size of the rubbermaid you can cut a *small* rectangular hole in the lid and cover it with fiberglass screen material, available at any hardware store for a few bucks. Since water vapor rises this is fairly effective. Put it near the cool end and be careful not to cut it too big as you will lose more moisture and heat than you want to. I use a commercial stapler to attach it, stapling every inch or so, and cover the edges on all four sides, on top and on bottom of the lid, with duct tape.
 
All of my Rubbermaid tubs had tons of condensation. So I melted holes in the lid (not in the grooves where another one sits if you stack them) but the outside part and it eliminated all condensation. Your humidity guage may not be correct. In my incubator I had a Zoo Med humidity gauge. No matter what, it ALWAYS reads 80%. I put it outisde in the sun and 80%. Piece of junk doesn't work and I bought it especially for my incubator this spring! It never worked.
 
I had the same problem with my leopard gecko set up I did what Jim as already suggested and it worked great for me.
 
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