Quote Originally Posted by jfreels View Post
I was told when using cypress mulch, you should dispose of it every week because it is not resistant to molding. Also, your BRB likes to burrow so much because it sits 4" off the UTH. So in reality it doesn't have a prime hotspot unless it burrows. I'll agree though, that they will burrow. But I suspect yours is burrowing because that's the only way it can regulate it's temp.

The whole dust particles, having to go under water thing kind of irks me.

91 degrees will not kill a BRB. I think you're thinking of references to people that would use a basking light with BRBs. The high should be 90, one degree won't kill it

And don't forget a water bowl for soaking and drinking.
Cypress mulch is actually very resistant to mold and mildew. It dries out very thoroughly, so misting is important, especially for young ones.

We have kept BRB's for a few years now, and the burrowing in the mulch has never presented problems, but the only time they have practiced burrowing is when they do not have a hide in their enclosure.

Some snakes just like to burrow to feel secure on all sides, but as they grow will very likely take advantage of just the hide.