The deal with reptile prime is it is not a compressed brick you have to moisten or damp substrate in a bag. It is sifted to lower dust and comes dry so you can put it straight in the enclosure.
And yes Zina I was not serious about ball pythons being prima donnas even though they totally are. Such big babies that need special care or they get all pouty!
I like not having to worry about the substrate for 3 months so that is why I use reptile prime and a PVC cage, so much less hassle.
Oh but of course they are!! And we are their devoted slaves..haha.