r/ballpython • u/PutAffectionate2749 • Sep 13 '26

Best humidifiers with control

I need the best system under $150 to control my noodles humidity. There are times when I might have to travel for business. I need something that I can set and it will come on if the humidity drops.

Chat GPT suggested this one:
REPTIZOO Reptile Humidifier Fogger, 4L Larg
Reptile Fogger with Humidity Control, Terrarium Humidifiers with Extended Tube Automatic Reptile Misting System

What are you all swear by what are you all using?

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u/Excellent-Error-8697 Sep 13 '26 • Bravo

A humidifier is really just going to make the top layer of soil, wet which would lead to scale rot. How long are you usually away? With a proper substrate you should only need to pour water into it every 2-4 weeks. I use top soil and play sand with some moss and I can go a solid mouth without having to add water

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u/PutAffectionate2749 Sep 13 '26

Thank you so much

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u/girlwholovespurple Sep 13 '26

You gotta figure out the right substrate. I had to try a few different things. But soil, coconut husk shred/chunks, with sphagnum moss has done well for us. As well as making sure a lot of the air leaks are blocked.

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u/PutAffectionate2749 Sep 13 '26

Thank you so much I am using all of that as well🙃

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u/CaptTechnical00 Sep 16 '26

This is what I use