Ventilation

question form the newbie
i have been looking throug all threads here the last couple of dys and a big question arrised in my mind .
i see that a lot of the asian pit vipers have cages with a big ventilation opening on top , now i am asking my self how do oyu keep the humidity at a steady level like that ?

best regards
Stephan

I have found that in top opening cages where ventilation is an issue, I keep the tops covered with plastic sheeting. This can be folded back to create larger or smaller openings, whatever is needed. Humidity is a must for some species, but you must have air circulation as well to avoid mould and mildew. You just have to experiment and see what works for you. There are a number of good "foggers" on the market as well that can be run with timers.

Yes, I do the same even with Herptek-like cages, that more than often are not very good at keeping humidity. With the Exoterras, covering part of the top is a must if you need to maintain certain levels of humidity.

ty for the replies
i am getting a pair of T.gumprechti in four weeks and i just wanna make sure i got the housing right for them
and iam still trying to decide if i ll go with glass or wood even though i have heard that a lot of venomous keepers do use those exoterras especially for pit vipers , i guess i ll have to og looking for whats good or not