As I checked on my young balls today, knowing that I should change their bedding soon - a question came to mind - is bedding serving any real purpose ? - My husbandry is near perfect - 25 quart steriltes - a little big I am aware, but uth with warm sides between 87 and 92 keeping in mind the plus/minus 3 degrees or so with my on/off t'stat and thermometers that "update" slower than live temps - you get the idea - my temps are good. Cool side / ambient about 77 or 78 - 55% humidity - dual hides - natural light cycles - it's all pretty good imo.
So my question is, what true purpose is the aspen(in my case) or any bedding serving - it's not a cost issue but at 55% the aspen wants to stay wet around the edges. Now, in studying how they live in the wild and in captivity - they have no interest in burrowing in the bedding like a corn snake - is their ANY real purpose for bedding? your opinions please - th'x in advance