Thin layer of aspen bedding instead of newspaper?

[Geckodelic]

Hi,

I currently use newspaper as substrate, but I am thinking of switching to a thin layer of aspen bedding for the sole reason of holding better humidity. How do i make sure the aspen bedding is moistened enough? I don't want to keep it too wet, just enough to raise the humidity a little bit. Do I just lightly mist the bedding a couple times a week? Also, how think of a layer is acceptable. I would like it to be less than a layer. Just enough to hold some humidity.

Thanks

[kitedemon]

Aspen will hold more humidity than paper does but it does not hold tons. Cyprus holds more than aspen and coco coir (aka eco earth) more than that. I personally prefer coco myself it is cheaper than most (all I have access to). The thickness can vary depending on the set up. I use it in tanks, enclosures and rack. In the tank that has a screen top and looses humidity quickly I use lots on the cool end (2-4 inches) and not much on the hot end, 1/2 or so. The custom enclosures I use about 1/2 evenly with extra piled in the corners (my guys usually poop and pee in the corners) I usually clear a bit from under the hot hide it has some but not as much. The rack gets two scoops about 6 cups I guess and it moves about a lot.

[pigfat]

I usually put about an ince of aspen down. In my tubs I have to mist it about 3-4 times a week and at first, just mist a little and put your lid back on, wait a while and see where your humidity is, then adjust from there. That way you know about how much to spray it down.