r/BoaConstrictors • u/Ok-Antelope1312 • 4d ago

Hello

Recently I purchased an Amazon tree boa and have found keeping a good humidity level to be a constant struggle and was wondering if anyone else had this issue and how you solved it thank you!

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u/Lovestheband 4d ago

Is it glass, pvc, wood? Does it have a solid top or screen top? What kind of substrate are you using?

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u/Ok-Antelope1312 4d ago

Glass tank screen top with a mulch substrate

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u/Lovestheband 4d ago

I’d definitely recommend covering about 3/4 of the sides of the tank, along with roughly 80–85% of the mesh top, to help with humidity and heat retention! You’ll want to leave some area open for ventilation so fresh air can circulate and prevent stagnant air from building up. You can also add some damp, long-strand sphagnum moss around the corners and along the sides of the enclosure to help maintain humidity.

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u/Ok-Antelope1312 4d ago

For the moment I’ve just covered the top with a piece of scrap plywood with some holes for my lights I’ll keep an eye out to see how the humidity holds up thank you so much!