Best humid substrate?

Hey, I am keeping my BP in a 40 gallon aquarium and just can't seem to keep it humid. I am currently using aspen but want something that will keep the humidity up. I'm slightly worried cuz unless I'm spraying the tank repeatedly throughout the day, the humidity only stays around 30% which isn't good for shedding and the health of my snake. I have a uv strip light on one side, a UTH and heat lamp on the other side with 2 hides on opposite sides of the tank and a humidity chamber on the warm side with the water bowl right In the middle. My tank also has a screen top that i cover half with a damp towel although that doesn't seem to really make a difference. So basically I'm looking for a substrate that will be safe for my snake, keep it humid without molding occurring, and possibly not be too expensive. I know it's a lot to ask for but I can't get a new enclosure and need a way to keep humidity up. Please help me out. Thank you for your time.

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Zoo-Med Eco Earth. If possible get the non compressed bags of it instead of the compressed bricks.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...AvailInUS%2FNo

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Try switching out your damp towel for some aluminum foil.

Here is how I setup glass tanks: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...With-Pictures!

I've tried a few but cypress seems to be the best for humidity. I've even baked it for hours and my humidity levels were still to high in a Rubbermaid tub. I'm sure there are others but from my experience cypress is very good.

Cypress mulch or Coco husk.

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Thank you! I was thinking of using Eco earth, but wasnt too sure because I read that some people's snakes injested some of it while eating. Should I mix it with the aspen, and should it be damp, dry, or just mist it every day? Also how often would you say to replace it? (Sorry for all the questions!)

I've tried both eco-earth and Cypress mulch, I prefer cypress. They both keep humidity equally as well, but cypress not only looks better, it also doesn't stick to everything and make messes like eco-earth.

Cypress is call "forest floor" at petco.
http://www.petco.com/product/6347/Zo...r-Bedding.aspx

Tis probably won't help :P but I use reptibark and Eco earth mixed together. Looks nicer but still has the moisture holding properties.

oh, spot clean daily and complete change once a month. <that's what I do at least>

I just switched to eco earth and love it!!

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Tis probably won't help :P but I use reptibark and Eco earth mixed together. Looks nicer but still has the moisture holding properties.

oh, spot clean daily and complete change once a month. <that's what I do at least>

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Didn't think of mixing I like that idea

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x2 for Cypress Mulch and aluminum foil on top.. don't cover the entire thing of coarse! I tried aspen first and that was a no-go. Then reptile carpet.. Nope. I also was using the damp towel but the foil works much better. This should not replace misting, continue to do so on a semi-regular basis to keep the levels proper. Hope this helps!

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I use ZOO MED cypress mulch and so far had no problems with it. It helps me keep the humidity between 55%-65% without the need to constantly spray it. I also have a screen lid, but try to cover 3/4 so that the humidity stays within the enclosure. I cover it with the cardboard cut so that it tightly fits over the lid. Also you can place one half of the water bowl on the UTH so that the water slightly evaporates and increases humidity.

Cypress for the win. I will soon be trying a cypress eco earth mixture soon to see how well that works out. But the cypress retain alot of moisture!

Cypress will probably be the most humid, but I wouldn't count on it being around for a long time. If I'm not mistaken cypress is becoming endangered in some areas.

I really like coco husk