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Help! My ball python's tank humidity is too high. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My ball pythons humidity keeps rising and I cant seem to get it to go down it's at 85% humidity right now.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 2nd, 2019

Increase air flow in the enclosure. You can use a small fan to blow over the cage or in the room. A sack (or sock) filled with plain, uncooked rice can also help decrease humidity. Hang it where your python cannot reach it. You can also use a small water bowl in the cage.

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