Eco Earth Bricks- Too Humid!

So, I recently purchased another Bp, and when buying the substate for her I decided to get the eco earth bricks. (I use eco earth already for my other boy) I thought it was really convenient because there were 3 bricks, and I thought 2 for my 40 gal, and 1 for my 20. And it was cheaper, so I just went ahead and got it :P. I used 2 bricks because I needed to cover the 40 gallon. It was really confusing though... but eventually I got it all moist and broken apart to the right consistency. I used the whole thing for the 40 gallon (the 2 bricks) and it was pretty thick and wet. It was really late though so I just set her in there for the night. The next day, (yesterday) I realized it'd make so much more since to put the new girl (baby) in the 20 gallon Geno (my 1 year old male) was in, and Geno in the 40. So I switched the tanks. And since I had to change to substate in the 20 gallon, I used some from the 40 so both tanks had a thinner layer. It seemed fine, I thought I'd let it dry out for the day. Now the humidity is dropping, but slowly. I'm not home now, but before I left the humidity in the 40 gallon was about 70%. I didn't get the humidity in the 20 gallon though :/ Anyways, My question is, any tips on keeping the humidity down/ drying out substate? Without changing it if possible ;) Thank you!

With that kind of substrate you need to prepare in in a tub (better than in a bucket due to floor space) and once it is prepared and broke down you need to let it dry, I usually recommend to prepare it 5 to 7 days in advance to give enough time for it to dry out.

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Originally Posted by Deborah

With that kind of substrate you need to prepare in in a tub (better than in a bucket due to floor space) and once it is prepared and broke down you need to let it dry, I usually recommend to prepare it 5 to 7 days in advance to give enough time for it to dry out.

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Oh ok! That's where I went wrong, I just set it right in :stupidme:. Is it still usable or will I have to change it again?

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Originally Posted by GpBp

Oh ok! That's where I went wrong, I just set it right in :stupidme:. Is it still usable or will I have to change it again?

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Originally Posted by GpBp

Oh ok! That's where I went wrong, I just set it right in :stupidme:. Is it still usable or will I have to change it again?

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Do you have heat lamps? Bake the substrate under them. About 8 hours 5 inches away from the substrate.

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I've got heat lamps on both tanks :)
8 hours? What will I do with the snakes..?

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I just break off what I need and put in a tub and break it up and spray it with water and mix it up until I get the moisture right.

When I dried it out I used the oven on the lowest setting it took awhile but it worked it was pain I will never use it again.

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Honestly the 70% is a little high but not the end of the world. I'd say just let it air dry and keep the notes in mind for the batches in the future with the baking/drying prep.

If we were talking 80 or 90, maybe. But 70% for a few days while it dries out should be fine.

I use reptile prime. Those bricks are a PITA!