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 Posted - 03/10/2010 : 02:59:25
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Hello everyone, I have a question. Should I mist my enclosure everyday or only when going into shed? I watched a YouTube Video on this and the guy said that he didn't mist at all because it could cause Respiritory (sp) Problems for the Corn. Said he didn't really do it because the ambient humidity would be fine. Just checking, I have been misting occassionally but didn't want to do it if it would cause any harm. Thanks for your advice. - D |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/10/2010 : 03:04:23
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| Ambient humidity is fine for corns they don't need misting at all. Mine don't get misting when in shed either they seem to get by just fine. |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/10/2010 : 03:08:28
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Corns dont need any extra humidity all the time Donny and Aries may not even need the extra humidity when it comes to shedding time. The guy on YouTube was right that too much humidity can cause respiratory infections as well as scale rot and other problems.
I would suggest that you stop the misting you are doing, see how she sheds the first time and if she does a full clean shed then you know she is fine. If it comes off in pieces or she has any retained shed then you know that next time you need to give her some help.
One of mine used to shed in pieces and now, once he turns blue, I put an extra water bowl on his heatmat and give his viv just a few sprays once a day, no more....and now he is shedding beautifully (although I am still a nervous wreck until the shed is over  ).
Well done for checking it out with us.
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stotty01
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/10/2010 : 08:37:35
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| they do not misting but during shed i put my water bowl on the hot end to make it a tad more humid, or i put some water over her hide :) |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/10/2010 : 09:52:19
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I don't mist at all. Like the others have said put water in the warm end. You could also add a hide with some damp, not wet, sphagnum moss in.  |
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meggi
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/10/2010 : 10:05:02
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| I don`t mist Tobby at all , in his shed he just takes a bath in his water bowl. :p |
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Mort13
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/10/2010 : 15:18:15
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| Hi,Loki shed for the first time 2 weeks ago and like you I wasn't sure whether to mist or not. Had a look on here and decided not to do it and see how it went. He shed perfectly without and it only took a couple of minutes. Very pleased and relieved I was |
      
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/10/2010 : 04:09:50
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Originally posted by stotty01
........during shed i put my water bowl on the hot end to make it a tad more humid........
Better to put an extra water bowl in the warm end rather than move Medusa's normal water bowl....I doubt she wants to be drinking warm water  !
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Posted - 04/10/2010 : 05:10:42
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upon reading all of your posts, I immediately changed Aries bedding and have completely stopped misting. It seems that the majorty rules on this topic. Not to mist is the definte way to go from what I gather. Thank you all for your advice.  |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/10/2010 : 11:16:02
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Originally posted by eeji
none of mine get misted either, and nothing to raise humidity during shed.
mine are all as per eeji's.........
even my OAP corn that used to have problems shedding and needed a damp hide is now managing to shed completely on his own, yay! |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/10/2010 : 11:22:44
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Originally posted by jackdaniels007
It seems that the majorty rules on this topic.
one thing to bear in mind...........
although the tinterweb is a fantastic tool for researching, when looking into care of a particular species but getting conflicting advice it's always an idea to check where in the world that somebody is that's offering an opinion.
advice regarding humidity is an excellent example - normal UK humidity of 50ish% is fine for corns so most UK keepers would recommend not misting but in another part of the world (where the humidity is lower) an experienced keeper might advise daily misting (to raise the humidity to around 50%)
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Posted - 04/10/2010 : 15:28:01
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Originally posted by gingerpony
normal UK humidity of 50ish% is fine for corns so most UK keepers would recommend not misting but in another part of the world
Yes, I agree humidity varies depending where you are on this rock called Earth. I checked into the averages for where I live and it ranges throughout the year from 79% during the day upwards to 89% then ranges from 54% upwards to about 65% in the afternoon. So misting won't be a problem here either. |
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DannyBrown91
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/10/2010 : 15:57:13
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Originally posted by jackdaniels007
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Originally posted by gingerpony
normal UK humidity of 50ish% is fine for corns so most UK keepers would recommend not misting but in another part of the world
Yes, I agree humidity varies depending where you are on this rock called Earth. I checked into the averages for where I live and it ranges throughout the year from 79% during the day upwards to 89% then ranges from 54% upwards to about 65% in the afternoon. So misting won't be a problem here either.
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Posted - 04/10/2010 : 17:39:41
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Corn snakes originate from North America, so you should be fine.
Wow, didn't know that one. It's funny this forum and it's members are mostly in the UK. Hardly ever see a US member on here. One would almost think the Corns originated there instead of here. LOL.
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FiestaSTLou
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/10/2010 : 09:46:48
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| we dont use anything to raise the humidy in our corns, just leave it all as normal, they both shed perfectly so i dont wanna change anything incase it stops them shedding ok. |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
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Posted - 05/10/2010 : 10:22:35
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FiestaSTLou
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/10/2010 : 13:37:25
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| very much agree with that saying lol learnt that from out python! always shed fine, moved him into a bigger rub now we are spending every shed trying to figure out something to help him with it... why did he have to get BIG pffft lol |
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Taz Devil
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/10/2010 : 10:15:38
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| When Sid is getting ready to shed I place an icecream tub filled with damp sphagnum moss inside her viv. With holes at both ends she can slither in and out when she needs to. And since sphagnum moss has some anti fungal properties it does not go mouldy if left damp for a week or two. |
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