Hatchling substrate at stage of seperation and first feeding

[T_Sauer]

Hey T! What I did was use dry regular bounty brand paper towel (love the softness and absorbency). Then I added a half cup of cypress mulch to the tub. But the most important thing I have learned is to have the tightest fitting hide that's possible. That security is a big issue with hatchlings. Two of the tightest hides is even better. Just keep an eye on the humidity percentage with the cypress mulch bc it will go high in a 6qt tub. Then you have to adjust the amount of cypress mulch in the tub.

Thanks Albert, I stay away from the cypress mulch, not because of any bad experiences but more or a personal thing ... I like the paper towel under the substrate thought tho ... I may have to utilize and maybe tweak that idea .... I'm wondering if it could also work to the opposite effect that you were talking about in your application .... If I dampen it and then put it on the bottom of the tub and then add my dry substrate on top, it could possibly help keep the hatching tubs humidity up a bit for the first week or so while they adjust to the aspen from moist paper towels