Got another snake question...

[fshhub]

any time there is moisture in the air, it gets absorbed by fabrics, and the tarp will trap it there(instead of letting it breathe and the moisture to escape). ths creating a problem with mildew and possibly mold underneath the plastic or tarp.
HONESTLY, you would probably be better off leaving the carpet and doing nothing. Versus covering it and creating another problem. But the best thing would be to rip up the carpet and put down a different type of moisture barrier, like a good paint, or vinyl floor coverings or something. IN WHICH case, you create a need to mop it regularly to avoid it getting slippery.
The ventilation would only make it more difficult to keep the humidity up. and they are probably right:
if it aint broke, dont break it. and let the climate alone.

 

[purity]

Originally posted by polarpooch
No, because the whole room will still be retaining humdity (that's the idea, right? Your snakes need 75% humidity you said...). If it's the room that's retaining the humidity (not just one enclosure), the humidity will over the course of time (not long, mind you) dampen the walls, then eventually cause mold in the dry wall.
That's why, if you are going to do it, you need to seal everything.
I think I agree with Beth...don't mess with a good thing--and don't wreck your pad in the process!
well then i agree with you
construction begins this weekend!

 

[purity]

Originally posted by fshhub
HONESTLY, you would probably be better off leaving the carpet and doing nothing. Versus covering it and creating another problem. But the best thing would be to rip up the carpet and put down a different type of moisture barrier, like a good paint, or vinyl floor coverings or something. IN WHICH case, you create a need to mop it regularly to avoid it getting slippery.

the only reason i wanted to use the tarp was so that he wouldn't crawl or crap on the carpet. plus, putting that reptile gravel directly on the carpet would be no bueno.
it's probably best to rip out the carpet like you said. i just don't want to. i love that carpet. damn!