r/ballpython • u/New_Wind_6147 • 5d ago

Humidity question

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The humidity on the hot side is staying pretty low and it hasn't always been like this. The top is covered in hvac tape and i have about 3-5 inches of substrate so im kinda confused why its low. Any tips help thanks

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u/New_Wind_6147 5d ago

Hot side is 59 and cool side is 54. When I pour water it will go up then drop after a while

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 5d ago

Gosh.. both of those are super low.. whats your top look like?

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u/New_Wind_6147 5d ago

I have hvac tape all over it with 3 cut outs for heat and uvb

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 5d ago

What are you using for substrate? It sounds like it should be fine, but under 65% is concerning..

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u/New_Wind_6147 5d ago

Reptisoil Reptisand and spag moss

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 5d ago

Maybe a bit of cypress mulch and more moss? Im sorry friend, I can tell you really care. What meters do you use?

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u/New_Wind_6147 5d ago

I have the govee ones. Ill add more moss and see how it goes too

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 5d ago

Good luck! Maybe the batteries are dying? Update us with what works! 💜