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==Humidity==
==Humidity==
[[Image:800px-Eastern_Green_Mamba.jpg|250px|thumb|right|'''Humidity is an important husbandry factor in preventing an incomplete shed ([[Snake Dysecdysis|dysecdesis]])''' - WikiCommons]]
[[Image:800px-Eastern_Green_Mamba.jpg|250px|thumb|right|'''Humidity is an important husbandry factor in preventing an incomplete shed ([[Snake Dysecdysis|dysecdesis]])''' - WikiCommons]]
A relative humiditiy of 50-70% is adequate for most species but some species have more specific requirements. Desert species require 20-30% while a higher humidity is required for rainforest species (e.g. emerald tree boa). The humidity can be increased by spraying the environment and by adding water-retaining substances such as moss, peat or vermiculite.
A relative humiditiy of 50-70% is adequate for most species but some species have more specific requirements. Desert species require 20-30% while a higher humidity is required for rainforest species (for example the emerald tree boa). The humidity can be increased by spraying the environment and by adding water-retaining substances such as moss, peat or vermiculite.
Inadequate humidity (e.g. excessive air conditioning) leads to stress, dehydration and [[Snake Dysecdysis|dysecdysis]]. Excessive humidity (e.g. inadequate cage ventilation) leads to skin infections. A humidity chamber (a container filled with damp tissue paper) can be provided for [[Ecdysis|ecdysis]]. The problems associated with low humidity can sometimes be overcome by daily water baths for 1-2 hours.
Inadequate humidity (for example excessive air conditioning) leads to stress, dehydration and [[Snake Dysecdysis|dysecdysis]]. Excessive humidity (such as inadequate cage ventilation) leads to skin infections. A humidity chamber (a container filled with damp tissue paper) can be provided for [[Ecdysis|ecdysis]]. The problems associated with low humidity can sometimes be overcome by daily water baths for 1-2 hours.
* Observation of shedding is a good way to judge the humidity since snakes should shed in one piece if the humidity is adequate.
* Observation of shedding is a good way to judge the humidity since snakes should shed in one piece if the humidity is adequate.
* Excessive humidity is frequently associated with dermatitis.
* Excessive humidity is frequently associated with dermatitis.