Balls under newsprint

Hi there. 2 of 3 of my balls have started to go under the newsprint in their 28qt tubs. They have their hides, so the newsprint and their hides are top of them. They are just down there in direct contact with the plastic tubs.

I use a double layer of unprinted newsprint. The acurite probe reads 91~ and the temp gun 93~. The tstat is set up 97. Humidity is 60% plus.

Is this normal? Should I switch to another bedding? or just leave them be? Im not sure what to do here. :taz:

alot of my pythons do that as well, ive observed they just like tighter confines. goodluck buddy :)

Yes, it is normal. They like tight, dark places, so under newsprint is the ideal spot. Mine do it all the time. I don't use hides for most of my balls, since they are in rack systems. This is their alternative.

No matter what substrate you use, they can and will come into contact with the plastic bottom anyhow. I've got aspen in my tubs at the moment, and both of them shove it all out of the way to lay right on the plastic.

The only one of mine that does it is my spider girl. She'll go round and round through the paper until it's crumpled and messy, then just hang out under it. Only 2-3 of them even use the hides, the rest lay behind them or sit on top of it, lol.

Thanx everyone. The thing is, they used to use the hide always, thats why I was concerned.

Yea, mine do that sometimes also.. It sorta bothers me b/c i feel like the tub itself is too hot lol... Try folding the newspaper to cover the surface of the floor (of the tub) exactly.... Then mist it a bit.. And they wont go under it... and will use their hides..