Snake feels warm and damp

Hi guys so i just changed the supstrate to cypress mulch, which has increased the humidity to where it should be 50-70%. I just have a quick question now when i pick up my snake she feels slighty warmer and damp, is this normal? or is this a sign of too much heat or humidity?

Thanks

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Originally Posted by hillsey7

Hi guys so i just changed the supstrate to cypress mulch, which has increased the humidity to where it should be 50-70%. I just have a quick question now when i pick up my snake she feels slighty warmer and damp, is this normal? or is this a sign of too much heat or humidity?

Thanks

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The humidity seems a little high to me. Other than that your ball sounds like its enjoying the warmth. Just check your temp and make sure its not spiking.

Thanks, yeah shes been a little less activity since so that might be the problem, just a quick question how should she feel to the touch(on a regular basis)?

Quick question - what are your temps at and how are you monitoring them? What are you using as an enclosure?

In terms of humidity especially with cypress mulch you want to make sure that your enclosure is humid and not moist. Excess moisture in the form of water buildup or residue can lead to mold spores which are not good for your snake.

If your BP stays damp for an extended period of time will cause issues with scale rot. Keep a close eye on the dampness.

90 on the hot side 83 on the cool, with 5 point drops at night, measuring temperature with digital thermonators and a dial hydromgetar

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Originally Posted by hillsey7

90 on the hot side 83 on the cool, with 5 point drops at night, measuring temperature with digital thermonators and a dial hydromgetar

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Sounds good. Any reason for the nightdrop?

Just keep an eye so that the bedding isn't wet like Aaron mentioned. Don't want any scale rot issues.

just i turn off one bulb as it is a basking one

With a ball python, it's not a basking bulb...it's an ambient temp control bulb.

Personally, I wouldn't turn it off at night. I don't like that much of a temp swing for my snakes.