Ahaha sorry I don't know if I just left a blank reply on your post or not, I'm new to the site. Anyways. I'm using a little hydrometer thermometer. There's a middle temperature around 81°F, yes, but the issue is that 70°F is too cold for her cool side and I don't want part of her tank to be completely uncomfortable for her. Is there a way I can fix the humidity issue without switching substrates? I'd like to keep using newspapers because it's a good way to recycle them and they're cheaper and easier to clean than other substrates. If not I'll definitely switch!
What kind of thermometer is it exactly, I fear it's one of those stand- alone ones which only give readings of ambient temps which are basically useless when you require surface temps ...