My BP Setup

[starmom]

How thick should i make the aspen bedding over the UTH at first i had a lot and it didnt seem to get hot enough so i kinda made it a thin layer over the UTH but im afraid he will move the bedding and just lay on the glass and burn him self.

Always monitor the temps on the glass-- not on the top of the substrate!!!

Actually, I don't see anything in your set-up that hints of monitoring temps If this is correct, you'll need to purchase a thermometer (I suggest the Acu-Rite digital thermometer/hygrometer available at Lowe's and other places.) Also, do you have a thermostat regulating the temps on your UTH? If not, it is of primary importance that you purchase one. With your temps controlled, there will be little chance of him laying on the glass and getting burned.

[keepzrollin]

Everything looks great
The only suggestion I have is to keep your eye on the snake's behavior as his hide might be too big for him. Those half logs are really not a great hide for balls since they are rarely 'hidden' when they are in them!! If you find that he needs something smaller, you can use an inverted terra cotta (or plastic) planter bottom with a door or hole cut out for the ingress and egress. Just keep in mind that the smaller and darker hide can be- the better!!!

I covered 3 sides of the tank with a black film and placed plastic trees all above the hides gives it the darkenss he needs but yea the hide is a bit big for his size but i think he likes it he hangs out in there most of the time.

[keepzrollin]

Always monitor the temps on the glass-- not on the top of the substrate!!!

Actually, I don't see anything in your set-up that hints of monitoring temps If this is correct, you'll need to purchase a thermometer (I suggest the Acu-Rite digital thermometer/hygrometer available at Lowe's and other places.) Also, do you have a thermostat regulating the temps on your UTH? If not, it is of primary importance that you purchase one. With your temps controlled, there will be little chance of him laying on the glass and getting burned.

yea i had mentioned in original post that is the only thing i am pending to get something to measure the temps. I will look into getting a thermostat, where and how much do they go for ?

[starmom]

Here's my favorite place: http://www.reptilebasics.com/Thermostats-p-1-c-250.html

[keepzrollin]

I always place a few paper towels to cover the entire bottom of the tank then simply put aspen bedding on top.

I think im going to do that as soon as i get home i was also thinking about one of those rug type bedding just for the hot side. are those good ?

[keepzrollin]

another question:
if i was to spray water in some area to make a bit humid will that make the aspen bedding get moldy ?

[starmom]

I think im going to do that as soon as i get home i was also thinking about one of those rug type bedding just for the hot side. are those good ?

Personally, I like to stick with aspen or paper.

another question:
if i was to spray water in some area to make a bit humid will that make the aspen bedding get moldy ?

I guess it could depending on how much you sprayed it and how wet it stayed. A different method you could employ would be to purchase some sphagnum moss, dampen it, and put some into each hide

[keepzrollin]

thanks for all the help and info