Terracotta for humidity?

[Crowfingers]

I actually use a terra cotta pot in the winter to keep my humitity and add another choice for a hide. I use the 9 inch pots, cut out all but the lip of the bottom and set it upside down in the drip pan. Then I add some damp sphagnum moss too. About every 3-4 days I take out the pot and soak it for an hour or so in warm (80-85*F) water. Then I put it back.

The sphagnum moss moisture also wicks into the pot and helps keep it humid. I used my regular dremel 300 and a round grinder bit to cut it out, then smoothed the edges with a hand file. Soaking the pot for a week or so prior to cutting softens the clay a tad and it's not as dusty. I'd still work it outside and wear ear plugs

The clay at the center is black, so it looks jagged, but it is just were the red clay flaked off

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[Crowfingers]

Also, I have to soak mine in boiling water (in a bucket) every 2-3 months, just to make sure no mildew and stuff takes hold. As long as you warm it slowly and allow it to cool naturally it shouldn't shatter like glass would. at least none of mine have. I also keep three on hand, just to switch out as the others are being cleaned. The only other thing to remember is that it is fairly porous and will absorb chemicals like soap which is why I boil it to clean it