How to get humidity under control

[Maddie]

Hey guys,

We are starting to run into an issue with Spyra's viv as the humidity is starting to spike, especially at night. We have tried the fan method and that barely brings it down. Therefore, we are thinking about trying a cheap dehumidifier. I was wondering if anyone else has had a problem with humidity and what they have found successful. Also, if you use a dehumidifier what kind do you have and where do you place it? Inside viv, on top of viv? Any bit of info helps, we are trying to correct this asap before our baby gets sick. Thanks.

 

[Hdrydr31]

It's very common to have increased humidity overnight...first make sure you don't have a water dish in there. I know patsyB has a desktop small humidifier that helps so hopefully she will chime in...

 

[Maddie]

It's very common to have increased humidity overnight...first make sure you don't have a water dish in there. I know patsyB has a desktop small humidifier that helps so hopefully she will chime in...

Throughout the day it's 50% and 60% at night. No water bowls.


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[Hdrydr31]

Throughout the day it's 50% and 60% at night. No water bowls.


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That's on the high side IMO I would get a dehumidifier if I were you especially if you live in an area that is humid..

 

[Maddie]

That's on the high side IMO I would get a dehumidifier if I were you especially if you live in an area that is humid..

Yes, that's what I'm trying to figure out how to get it lowered. And if I use a dehumidifier where should it be placed?


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[Hdrydr31]

Yes, that's what I'm trying to figure out how to get it lowered. And if I use a dehumidifier where should it be placed?


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we have a dehumidifier for our basement during the summer and we just have it in the main area. So I would say in the room where your beardie is should be fine.
Maybe PatsyB will chime in as she has a desktop one

 

[Maddie]

Also, we were using a 100w bulb that kept humidity down at 40 (which is still kind of pushing it) but it was becoming too hot for her. So we switched to a 50w bulb where temps on her basking log are perfect 98-107 degrees but that brought humidity up to 50%.


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[Maddie]

we have a dehumidifier for our basement during the summer and we just have it in the main area. So I would say in the room where your beardie is should be fine.
Maybe PatsyB will chime in as she has a desktop one

I'd like to find one that works well for small areas since she is in my room which isn't very large and also is not too expensive. Hoping to find that within a $20 price range. Found some on Amazon but not sure if they will work.


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[Hdrydr31]

think you can also use a product called damprid (I think that's it) it's a container of stuff that absorbs the moisture.

 

[Maddie]

think you can also use a product called damprid (I think that's it) it's a container of stuff that absorbs the moisture.

I've seen those, just wasn't sure if they work.


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[PatsyB]

Here I am! Okay so I heard all sorts of bad things about Damp Rid and the loose dusty silicone substrate that's in it and how it causes cancer and stuff. So I did buy a small desk top humidifier, I love it! I got it on Amazon and it was the cheapest one that I could find it but it was still like 50 bucks. Humidity has been right on track though since we started using it, I think it was a great little investment.

 

[Maddie]

Hi PatsyB!

Thanks for the heads up, I almost gave that stuff a try. Here's what I found on eBay do you think this would work? Is it somewhat similar to what you have?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/142094949447


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[PatsyB]

It's a similar concept as damprid. There's a silicone package that absorbs the excess water in the air. I tried a product like this and that is when I was told about the cancer risks of breathing in dust particles.

 

[Maddie]

It's a similar concept as damprid. There's a silicone package that absorbs the excess water in the air. I tried a product like this and that is when I was told about the cancer risks of breathing in dust particles.

It claims to be "non toxic and completely safe" but I dont think I want to take that risk. I'll keep looking around for small dehumidifiers. Once I get one, where would be the best place to sit it? Does it need to sit on top of the viv?


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[Hdrydr31]

It's a similar concept as damprid. There's a silicone package that absorbs the excess water in the air. I tried a product like this and that is when I was told about the cancer risks of breathing in dust particles.

Good to know! I wasn't aware of that..

 

[PatsyB]

I have mine sitting next to one of the tanks.

 

[Draeju's_world]

Silica gel is non-toxic in itself, but silica gel with moisture indicators (cobalt chloride) are the carcogenic ones to avoid. They start blue when dry and turn pink as they pull moisture from the air.

 

[Maddie]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm beginning to wonder if one will even be necessary. I got to thinking and when I had her lights switched to the other side (the side with the hygrometer) my humidity was at 30% now that I moved the lights and it's pretty dark on that one side it has went up. I'm beginning to think I may just need a regular house bulb on the other side to even it out.


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[mxw0rld]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm beginning to wonder if one will even be necessary. I got to thinking and when I had her lights switched to the other side (the side with the hygrometer) my humidity was at 30% now that I moved the lights and it's pretty dark on that one side it has went up. I'm beginning to think I may just need a regular house bulb on the other side to even it out.


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Maddie, I put a very small fan that we got at Walmart on the side of Wallys viv and flipped it around so it sucks the air out and that helps tremendously. It brought the humidity down from in the 50's to the 20's. It was less than $20.00 at Walmart.

 

[Maddie]

Maddie, I put a very small fan that we got at Walmart on the side of Wallys viv and flipped it around so it sucks the air out and that helps tremendously. It brought the humidity down from in the 50's to the 20's. It was less than $20.00 at Walmart.

That is a brilliant idea and I wish I could do that but I have no where to place a fan [emoji53] I only have a screen on the top not on the sides




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