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Substrate question?

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  • 10-04-2011, 01:16 AM
    kc230
    Substrate question?
    I have a mixture of Eco Earth and coconut chips/ bark in my BP's cage. The humidity is fine but I was just wondering how moist the substrate should actually be? I spray it ( the bedding not the glass) about once a day. It's not bone dry but it's not wet either. I know if it's too wet it can lead to scale rot. So basically how moist is too moist.Any suggestions?
  • 10-04-2011, 01:23 AM
    Obscurus28
    Re: Substrate question?
    I believe that when you pinch up some of the substrate after spraying, you should be able to feel moisture, but not squeeze water out. Also i think one spray on all parts of the bedding, twice a day, should be proficient. In the end just check your temps and humidity and tweak your spraying to what works for you and your snake. Goodluck! hope i was of some help to you!
  • 10-04-2011, 01:31 AM
    llovelace
    What is your hygrometer measuring?
  • 10-04-2011, 01:53 AM
    kc230
    I just sprayed about an hour ago and it's at 65-66
  • 10-04-2011, 03:46 AM
    Obscurus28
    Re: Substrate question?
    It should be kind of like dip/snuff right after you spray lol.
  • 10-04-2011, 10:10 AM
    kitedemon
    It sounds fine. Scale rot is a product of wet conditions for long periods of time and bacteria. Often from filth in the enclosure. Much like trench foot in people.
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