Humidity
chambers are used to aid a snake while shedding and to
correct incomplete shedding.
Many enclosures have enough ambient humidity to allow
for the snake to shed properly. However, if the enclosure
has an open screen top that allows for the ambient humidity
to drop too low, then a humidity chamber might be needed.
Seasonal changes can also affect the ambient humidity
in an enclosure. Many keepers find their snakes have difficulty
shedding during dry winter months.
Humidity chambers are easy and inexpensive to construct.
Disposable plastic food containers work well. Cut an entrance
hole in the top or side of the container. Fill the container
with sphagnum moss. Cypress mulch or paper towels can
also be used as a substrate in the chamber but sphagnum
moss seems to work best for me. Add enough water to soak
the moss but not so much that there is standing water
in the container. You’ll know when to rewet the
moss – it gets lighter in color when it dries.
Place the humidity chamber inside the snake’s enclosure.
The snake will find the chamber and undoubtedly crawl
in. Humidity chambers are perfect for those keepers looking
to aid a snake while shedding. A humidity chamber should
not be kept too wet and the snake should only have access
to one when shedding. You don’t want to over do
it – chronic wet and damp conditions can lead to
heath issues.
Humidity
chambers are used to aid a snake while shedding and to
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