Repti bark question

Does it hold humidity as much as Cypress mulch?

No. It doesn't really soak the moisture up and instead allows much of it to flow through the substrate and rest on the bottom of the tank. Also when you get it real wet it will bleed red onto things in your cage and stain things.

I like it but I only like it mixed into other substrates. I personally use cypress, Eco, and Repti together in many of my cages for a more natural look and feel.

I'm using Cypress but it the new cages are trapping humidity so well I can't get it down. I used a hair dryer to try and dry it out but it's still crazy high. Might just have to bake it next time before I put it in.

I put my substrate in a large tub with holes in the lid so by the time I use some it has dried out some. You could also just pour some in a tub or tray and spread it thin, then just leave it out and let it dry some before using it.

Or, you could bake it. Im just not willing to work that hard. I don't bother with the humidity being high for just a few days.