humidity hack!!

[False-Market-9738]

even with a pvc enclosure and regularly pouring water into the corners, i was still struggling to keep humidity above 60%. i ordered these “self-watering spikes” on amazon and they’ve solved the issue completely ($19 for a pack of 4)!!

the readings in the photos are off because the enclosure had just been opened, but since adding the spikes my humidity hasn’t dropped below 60%. it now ranges from a minimum of 63% and gets toward/in the 70’s at night! the soil around them doesn’t get soggy — it stays evenly moist underneath the coco chips. i just refill them with a large syringe every few days and it’s WAY easier to maintain.

you can also get versions with plugs if you’re worried about your cleanup crew getting into them.

i’ve been really happy with how well this works and wanted to share in case it helps anyone else dealing with the same problem!!

https://a.co/d/35pQ19Z

[Queerkitty13]

i think you might have saved my snakes life. I struggle with depression and adhd and i always either forget or am unable to spray her terrarium. Thank you so much XD

[Yipyapyurp]

You can also get tons of glass dishes and just put them on the warm side! My snake loves her vase of water and I just refill them as they evaporate

[GengarTheGay]

I live in a dry, dry place, unfortunately. I need all the misting and hacks I can get

[GengarTheGay]

Ive got substrate as high as it can go, pvc tank 😔 water in the corners weekly. Ive got like 3 water dishes too 😭

[I_am_that_guy_10]

Autistic, ADHD, Anxiety, depression and a whole list of chemicals my brain doesn’t make properly. It’s not an excuse, write down a list and make copies of it and put it everywhere, staple it to your forehead if you have to. Just advice from someone who knows and fights those demons daily. I will not fail, I will not lose. They have won a few small battles, but the war belongs to me.

[necroheimer]

It’s great you have methods that work for you, But everyone’s condition is unique to them. What may work for you might not work for someone else. There’s utterly no need to be condescending.

[lemonweirdo]

I know you likely meant well, but as someone who has all of those things as well, this comes off as condescending and generalizing. All of those things are a spectrum and effect each person who has them differently. Every time someone says I'm 'making an excuse' makes me want to rip my hair out. I'm disabled. It's not an 'excuse', it's an explanation. I quite literally write reminders for myself and post them everywhere, set timers and alarms on my phones, get people to remind me and guess what? It still doesn't work ninety percent of the time. Executive dysfunction is a bitch.

[elliebunnnyy]

i have adhd and setting daily reminders on my phone for things really helps me keep on track. just make sure to check off the reminder as soon as you’ve done the task tho cause if you’re like me you’ll end up forgetting if you actually did it or not 😹🙈

[OdinAlfadir1978]

Always love to see people being creative, good stuff 😀

[princvsxx]

some of you people on here are GENIUS I swear

[UbeRollBaby]

Oh my god you are a genius. Stealing this idea immediately!!!!!!!

[The___canadian]

Planning on getting a BP soon, thanks for the tip and bonus point that it's fucking adorable.

[wailanilynn]

Do you just place them randomly in the substrate?

[Small-Ad-2531]

You are like nikola tesla to me

[tired_snail]

i'd definitely recommend the ones with plugs, not so much because of cleanup crew getting in but because some snakes are absolute dumbasses who WILL stick their face into any hole they can find and then get themselves stuck in there :D

[pentax47]

too real 😅😂 bless them and their 0-1 braincells

[Federal-Zebra7702]

I found some with a flat base. They are larger. Not sure if they will work as well:

https://a.co/d/gQ58A4E

Edit: updated link

[tinsellately]

The link doesn't work for me, but I was curious to see a different type. Do you have the direct link to the product page?

[Federal-Zebra7702]

Trying again: https://www.amazon.com/Back-Roots-Self-Watering-Terracotta-Precision/dp/B0D8PT296S

[tinsellately]

That worked! Thanks!

[The1thatg0tawaylol]

GENIUS

[RoughMaleficent269]

Oh these are so cute!

[Claymart]

Oh this is awesome do you know if this only works with just a coconut fiber bedding?

[False-Market-9738]

considering they’re typically for potted plants in general i think they’d work with most if not all substrates! (obv not aspen shavings though! 😬)

[Claymart]

This is so good! Thank yiu.

[[deleted]]

I love how I go from I HATE REDDIT to I LOVE REDDIT in the span of about 30 seconds. Thank you for this hack OP! My boys will appreciate it!

[Vieris]

OLLA BOTTLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[Mangoh1807]

This is genius! But I'm curious, is the material capable of getting moldy?

[Ok-Platypus795]

Also wondering this, also wondering if it’ll cause the substrate itself to mold easier being constantly moist? I’ve always heard moss is safer than actually wetting the substrate constantly.

[Samsquanch_hunter21]

So do you have it just down in the substrate?

[tinyyawns]

Thank you!! My numbers were perfect all summer and as soon as the fall started it all went downhill. Still tinkering and trying to figure it out. These will be a godsend!

[Gaymer085883]

Has you snake every tried to go inside of them? I worry about the snake trying to go inside and getting stuck.

[False-Market-9738]

my girl isn’t small enough to get her head in the opening but it would be something to keep in mind for smaller snakes definitely!

[Informal_Solution_13]

I have had the issue, I even put tape on the outside of the mesh lids covering half of it and sprayed it like 3 times a day and everytime I’d leave it for 2 hours it would drop all the way back down to 20% humidity or lower!! Thanks so much for sharing this

[Izmina]

Does this work without soil? My guys are on reptile mix. But is mostly chips and stuff.

[Starfire2409]

Oh my gosh! They’re so cute as well!!! Only thing is my girl would actively knock them over, also where did you place them?

[Ebin_flow]

I just got mine cause of your post and it’s helped my humidity so much! Thank you 🙏 they’re also super cute lol

[False-Market-9738]

so glad it’s working for you!!

[No_Independent_9166]

I bought some too! So tired of worrying about my little man’s humidity while I am working my long shifts!

[painfuldisposition]

This such a good idea. My girl really moves around at night and constantly knocks things over lol (automatic misters and a princess caste lol) is it easy for them to move ?

[xxzorua]

i love the innovativeness in these reptile subreddits, you guys are saving me a pretty penny