{"id":929,"date":"2018-06-26T02:41:58","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T02:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frogpets.com\/?p=929"},"modified":"2021-06-13T16:50:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-13T16:50:00","slug":"thermometer-hygrometer-for-terrariums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frogpets.com\/thermometer-hygrometer-for-terrariums\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Thermometers & Hygrometers for Reptiles & Amphibians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Knowing the temperature and humidity is one of the most important parts in keeping reptiles or amphibians. Frogs especially need careful monitoring when it comes to humidity. For that reason, it\u2019s crucial to have an accurate device that reads that information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s exactly what this page is about; temperature and humidity reading devices. I bought five of the best thermometer & hygrometer combo meters and tested them in an head-on-head battle against each other to determine which is best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll first explain how I chose these devices and what I did to test them. After that, I give each of them an individual review. In the last sections, I wrap things up by giving you some basic info about thermometers, hygrometers, heat, and humidity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Image<\/th>Thermometers & Hygrometers<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
\"Zoo<\/td>Zoo Med Digital Thermometer Humidity Gauge<\/a><\/strong>
This is my top choice for best all-around. It’s the most versitile and works great.<\/td><\/tr>
\"Exo<\/td>Exo Terra Combo Meter<\/a><\/strong>
This is a great product that comes highly recommended but it only fits on Exo Terra terrariums!<\/td><\/tr>
\"InkBird<\/td>InkBird ITH-10<\/a><\/strong>
It has a small, sleek design and very accurate. Easy to install and read.<\/td><\/tr>
\"Acurite\"<\/td>AcuRite Thermometer\/Hygrometer<\/a><\/strong>
One of the most accurate and records highs and lows over the last 24 hours. It has one drawback.<\/td><\/tr>
\"ZFluker\u2019s<\/td>Fluker\u2019s Digital Thermo-Hygrometer<\/a><\/strong>
Had the biggest differences in reading. Easy to use but not my favorite.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How I Tested & Compared Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I selected four of the highest-rated products on Amazon. I already had an AcuRite Pro which is one of my all-time favorites. That’s how I came to select these 5 combo meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I tested them by placing them side-by-side for several days. First by sitting them on a desk in my office and then by placing them in a terrarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unboxing the four digital thermo-hygrometers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

To get things started I had to unwrap each one, turn them on, and let them sit for several hours. The reason for this is to allow each one plenty of time to adjust to the room temperature and humidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also<\/g>, one of the devices I tested was already in my Red-eyed tree frog\u2019s terrarium so it needed a chance to adjust to the room temperature as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unboxed and opened – I let them set for several days.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The next test was one to check the hygrometer, the part that measures the humidity. I wanted to see how high they would go. Now, eventually I put all of them in my tree frog\u2019s terrarium but for now, the way I performed this test was by wrapping all the hygrometers with a damp towel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hygrometer
After several minutes covered by a damp towel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This wasn’t the most sophisticated test but for a few $10 – $20 temperature & humidity readers, I felt it would suffice. They were all similar in reading except the AcuRite. That’s because this one takes quite a while to adjust. Had I left the towel covering it for a few more minutes it would have shown something similar to the others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Testing the temperature\/humidity gauges in a terrarium. (Can you see the tree frog in this picture?)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Finally, I attached all of them to the side of a terrarium. I monitored each device over several days, before and after misting the enclosure. The results of the test were surprising! And I even found a new favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Thermometers & Hygrometers Reviewed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This section goes more in-depth about each thermometer \/ hygrometer<\/g>. I’ll cover my likes and dislikes as well as make some comparisons between them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case you’re wondering, I listed these reviews in order of which ones I recommend the most. Zoo Med is my top choice while Fluker’s is my last choice. The other three are tied for second. The reason is that the Exo Terra, AcuRite, and InkBird are better depending on the situation and setups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zoo Med Thermometer Humidity Gauge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Brand:<\/strong> Zoo Med
Type:<\/strong> Thermometer Humidity Gauge<\/p><\/div>\n

Compare Prices \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

My top pick for the best all-around combo device is the Zoo Med Thermometer Humidity Gauge.<\/strong> The main reason is that its the most versatile. Not only is temperature and humidity reading accurate, but it has separate probes for the temperature and humidity reader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another reason I like this device is that it has a suction cup on the back. Simple, right? Having a suction cup means you can stick it to any tank; whether its an aquarium, exo<\/g> terra terrarium, zoo med terrarium, zilla<\/g> tank, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This and the Exo Terra combo meter are both great. I had to choose a winner and it literally came down to the mounting options. Zoo Med\u2019s temp\/humidity reader can be mounted in any tank whereas the Exo Terra combo meter can only be mounted on Exo Terra terrariums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One problem I ran into with this meter had to do with the hygrometer probe. If water droplets formed on the probe, it reads 99% humidity. To remedy this, place the hygrometer probe in a location that you\u2019re not likely to mist directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exo Terra Combo Meter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n