Spray

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The right spray

There are two ways to provide a tropical terrarium with sufficient moisture.

The spray bottle and the sprinkler system.

My terrariums are supplied with osmosis water twice a day by a sprinkler system.

I used the technology sold by Micro Rain Systems (https://www.mrs-shop.com/).

In routine operation, the Blue-Line full-cone drizzle system has proven to be useful for the raised terrariums I use.

Equipped with a performance-matched membrane pump, it is sprayed twice a day.

In the morning around 9.00 a.m. and in the early evening around 6.00 p.m.

The spray nozzles are operated via a 6 mm hose, which is connected via a quick-release screw connection with a union nut.

When installed correctly, the hoses remain firmly connected and cannot detach under the appropriate pressure.

The sensor for measuring the relative humidity and temperature is installed in the cover.

Since the measurement is not too far away from the heat panel, it was important to also measure the humidity at the preferred berth of Morelia viridis.

The berth should still have a relative humidity of between 70-80% just before spraying again.

The measured value in the ceiling area was determined at the same time at approx. 55%.

With these results, it is possible to adjust the irrigation system accordingly, so that the 160 cm high terrarium offers optimal humidity for the Green Tree Python.

The temperature gradient during the day ranges from 34 °C near the heat panel and drops to around 26 °C near the ground.

The operated rectangular terrariums are easier to care for, which should be mentioned here in conclusion.