Humidity when using paper towel substrate

I'm considering a switch to paper towels as my substrate. The main thing holding me back is I'm not sure how to regulate humidity levels. I should preface this by saying I live in South Florida so humidity inside a home is generally pretty high (50-55%) especially this time of year. That said, what can I do to ensure stable humidity if I make the switch?

Are you using tubs? Or tanks?

You live in south fl, I'm pretty sure humidity isn't going to be an issue. Paper towels are an easy way to go :)

What if we move this scenario to Michigan where humidity levels through much of the year are quite low. Currently using cypress mulch in a cb70 rack. Wouldn't mind switching to papertowel either but definitely concerned with humidity.

In Florida, humidity is not likely to be a problem, especially in a rack. Go for it!

In Michigan, you could try it - perhaps misting every other day would be enough to compensate for the dryness, again, especially in a rack system. In a tank, I'd stick to the cypress, just because the top would allow a lot of humidity to escape.

-Jen

Paper is hydroscopic it attracts and holds moisture from the air. That said with 55% I'd not be concerned at all. The RH will be generated from the ambient RH and the water bowl size and shape. I am certain that if your room is 55% with a reasonable water bowl you will hold the mid to high fifties. This is perfect there is no need to have more.

Move the water bowl closer to the heat source, if it's too low. Move away if too high. :)

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Move the water bowl closer to the heat source, if it's too low. Move away if too high. :)

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Move the water bowl closer to the heat source, if it's too low. Move away if too high. :)

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I do this I'm IL with my animal plastic and have had little diffucility with controlling it. (well.. When I measured if)

It's pretty dry here in Oklahoma, 80% of the year. That trick works for me every time. I have no problems with humidity on aspen or paper towels.

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