I definitally will eventually switch substrates, im starting to learn reptile carpet isnt the best for a ball python when it comes to a few things.

How much ventilation is needed? because i dont want to sufficate him,. right now 75% is covered. and the humidity is now risen to 72%.

what are peoples thoughts about a part of a cage haveing sphangus moss loose? or more of just < 1/3 of the cage just have a big pile of moss?

as for the spunge, i guess my container with moss is what that is, ill also look into that.

Thanks a ton everyone for all the different things to try, Ill keep checking, if it starts to fall a good amount and doesnt steady out, ill try something else.