tonsofun112
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Hey I'm waiting for my brb to come in the mail and I need to make a humid hide for him. What's the best way to make one and how do I introduce it to him. Thanks
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Question on humid hides
- Thread starter tonsofun112
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Use a bowl/tub with a lid that is size appropriate for the animal
and its main enclosure.Cut a hole in the side adequate for easy entry/exit.
Put 2-3" of soaked/wet Sphagnum moss or cypress mulch in the tub/bowl and seal it with a lid .
Put it in the main enclosure,the animals instincts will direct it
from there.
and its main enclosure.Cut a hole in the side adequate for easy entry/exit.
Put 2-3" of soaked/wet Sphagnum moss or cypress mulch in the tub/bowl and seal it with a lid .
Put it in the main enclosure,the animals instincts will direct it
from there.
tonsofun112
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Once I out the moss in the tub should I pat it down or leave it fluffy
Just put the moss in the bowl and fill it till it covers the moss,let it set for 5 min and pour off the excess water.
Depending on the enclosure? it should last four 4-5 days.
In a screen top fish tank maybe 3 days depending on the ambient weather in your area.
Just keep an eye on it and you'll figure what will work,it doesn't have to stay sloppy wet all the time.
Being damp to the touch will afford near 100% humidity inside
the hide,having the hide on the warmer end (if you do the temp gradient thing)of the cage will will make it more inviting.
Depending on the enclosure? it should last four 4-5 days.
In a screen top fish tank maybe 3 days depending on the ambient weather in your area.
Just keep an eye on it and you'll figure what will work,it doesn't have to stay sloppy wet all the time.
Being damp to the touch will afford near 100% humidity inside
the hide,having the hide on the warmer end (if you do the temp gradient thing)of the cage will will make it more inviting.
crotalusadamanteus
Brother Infidel
What Tom said.
tonsofun112
New member
Ok cool I'll try that and see how it goes should be getting a knock on my door in about 7 hrs. Cant wait for my brb to get here!!!!
Snakesitter
New member
Some solid advice here! I keep quite a few Brazilian Rainbows (over 20 so far), so would add a few notes based on that experience.
Soak the moss as suggested, but afterward ring it out, just like you would a washcloth. The idea is to have it damp, not swimming.
A day after you set it up, re-check the hide to see if the humidity has held. If the top of the hide has condensation when you remove it, all is well. Mist lightly. If not, resoak and wring less water out. Once you get the basic balance down, you should be able to spot clean and mist the hide two to three times a week and be fine.
Screen tops and Brazilians generally do not mix well. They let out far too much humidity to keep this species healthy. If you have only a screen top, purchase a piece of plexiglass to cover most of the top.
Other tricks to raise humidity include having a large, flat water bowl (large surface area equals more evaporation), setting the water bowl on the warm side (promotes evaporation), using an absorbent substrate which you mist periodically, and misting the tank in general a few times week.
The humid hide, however, will always be the centerpiece of your plan, and the snake’s ultimate retreat for humidity.
Good luck, and let me know if you have any other questions.
Soak the moss as suggested, but afterward ring it out, just like you would a washcloth. The idea is to have it damp, not swimming.
A day after you set it up, re-check the hide to see if the humidity has held. If the top of the hide has condensation when you remove it, all is well. Mist lightly. If not, resoak and wring less water out. Once you get the basic balance down, you should be able to spot clean and mist the hide two to three times a week and be fine.
Screen tops and Brazilians generally do not mix well. They let out far too much humidity to keep this species healthy. If you have only a screen top, purchase a piece of plexiglass to cover most of the top.
Other tricks to raise humidity include having a large, flat water bowl (large surface area equals more evaporation), setting the water bowl on the warm side (promotes evaporation), using an absorbent substrate which you mist periodically, and misting the tank in general a few times week.
The humid hide, however, will always be the centerpiece of your plan, and the snake’s ultimate retreat for humidity.
Good luck, and let me know if you have any other questions.
tonsofun112
New member
Ok ya I got the concept of it thanks. Btw I just got the brb a few hours ago and I put him right into the hide and he loved it I'll take some
Pics later
Pics later
Snakesitter
New member
They do indeed love their moss hides. Looking forward to your picts!
Do consider the stress the animal has been under due to shipping
and allow 24-36 hrs to chill.Several things happen during shipping the animal isn't programed to handle.Several more things happen to new arrivals that are equally hard to process,inappropriate/inadequate
set up's(cages),handling and rushing to feed are the most common.
If your unsure on "anything" just ask,if you have other animals
I hope you have researched "quarentine proceedures"
In the best interest of the animal . . . . .
Cover the enclosure to total darkness and literally "DO NOT DISTURB"
Just trust the animal is in there and do not peek,36hrs is not very long.
The first feeding with you should be a week or two down the road,so dont push it.
and allow 24-36 hrs to chill.Several things happen during shipping the animal isn't programed to handle.Several more things happen to new arrivals that are equally hard to process,inappropriate/inadequate
set up's(cages),handling and rushing to feed are the most common.
If your unsure on "anything" just ask,if you have other animals
I hope you have researched "quarentine proceedures"
In the best interest of the animal . . . . .
Cover the enclosure to total darkness and literally "DO NOT DISTURB"
Just trust the animal is in there and do not peek,36hrs is not very long.
The first feeding with you should be a week or two down the road,so dont push it.
tonsofun112
New member
Ya thanks for the tips I have his cage in a room no one goes in for now this isn't my first snake just my first brb not used to the high humidity but I'll get everything under control soon enough thanks