Whats the best substrate for jungle carpets?

Paper towels and mist once a week is all I do and have been keeping carpets for about 5-6 years now.

Oh, and I agree about the humidity needs being overstated. I keep mine at the same level as my BPs, which is probably around 50%... so far so good! :gj: I bought him from the East Bay Vivarium, which is a very reputable local place, and they said not to worry unless they have shedding issues.

P.S. I live on the coast, so no misting is required to keep mine at 50-60... in fact, I often have to add more holes to lower humidity in their tubs.

Ok thanks, i read that the humidity has to be at least 60

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Originally Posted by mainbutter

When your carpet python gets big, you may rethink your substrate.

Kitty is still under 1500 grams and somewhere between 4 and 5 feet. I can't imagine cleaning poop and pee out of aspen or cypress from a big 8 or 9 footer.

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oh so true..... that's why i switched to newspaper.