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03-27-2006, 07:56 AM
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Drymarchon melanurus unicolor + humidity
hi!
how high humidity could a D.m.unicolor have?
//Toth
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03-28-2006, 05:34 AM
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??????
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03-28-2006, 10:17 AM
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I suppose
Everyone is on Spring Break!
Anyhow, I keep the relative humidity for all of my Drymarchon, with teh exception of my D. m erebennus, at 70% - 80%, providing significant increases during to ecdysis and prior to mating attempts. Also, D. m melanurus and D. m unicolor, as most Drymarchon spp., tend to prefer cooler temperatures. I keep the ambient temperatures in the mid 70's, with a basking area between 80-85, all temperatures being in farenheit of course...
Best regards,
Jeff
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03-28-2006, 11:40 AM
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I concur with Jeffro. They seem to be more relaxed and comfortable in high humidity environment. Which makes sense, given their natural environment is also. I spray my cages, with all my drys, daily. And they dry out over a 24 hr period. Which is pretty much the same protocal used by Greg Maxwell with his GTPs. The humidity is good for them,..BUT,...you need to keep a close eye on the interior cage walls, and ceiling for mold. In particular, black mold. It also likes humidity, and I know it's bad for me. So it's probably not good for them either. A shot of my vinegar, and peroxide regimen to the affected ares takes care of it very quickly though. Also, watch your temperatures, as all drymarchon seem to prefer cool temps in the low to mid 70s. My unicolors especially seem to like it at about 73 most of the time. When you aproach 80 degrees, you'll have problems. But a warm spot for their occasional use is nessecary. Remember, it's all about choices. They must have choices.
T.
P.S. Thanks for visiting, and welcome!
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03-28-2006, 03:21 PM
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okej, thanks for the tips.
I have around 80 degrees and 70% humidity in the cage...and a hotspot with 95 degrees.
//Toth
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03-28-2006, 03:30 PM
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Sounds a bit warm..
I would drop the ambient temperature down to 75*F and reduce the hot spot to 85*F - 90*F. Your humidity sounds good though..
Best regards,
Jeff
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03-28-2006, 03:40 PM
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OK, thanks for the help
//Toth
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03-28-2006, 04:25 PM
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No worries, Toth!
Good luck with your Drys and welcome to the family...
Best regards,
Jeff
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03-28-2006, 10:22 PM
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Yup,...cool it down to low 70s with a hot spot od 85.
T.
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