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Message: <blockquote data-quote="m0lsx" data-source="post: 196549" data-attributes="member: 29323">If it is a moist environment, then springtails are a good solution. I have springtails in a few of my enclosures, But look after the springtails. They need something like flaked fish food &/ or dry yeast etc to feed on & thrive. But if it is a dry, enclosure then allow that area to dry out. A well maintained moist enclose will not provide sufficient food for springtails to thrive in. But keep them healthy & well fed on mold you have made  & unwanted  mold will never be an issue for you.I move my water bowls around my dry enclosures, so one area is never even moist for more than a few weeks at the very most & I look after springtails in my moist environments.  But I do not chase a meaningless % figure for humidity. Look at your husbandry, get that right & the humidity will follow.I have several hygrometers I keep on my mantle piece for amusement & they are always all different & by varying numbers day to day. The difference can be as little as 3% some days & over 10% other days. So look at what your T needs husbandry wise & the rest will follow, but chase a % on a hygrometer & you will never know if you are getting it right.</blockquote>