Need help with my cage setup my girl has RI :(

[missi182]

well her last shed was 1.7.09 and I do not recall hearing this squeak right after, I guess it could possibly be skin but I am taking her to the vet anyway just to be safe but and I also want to have sexed because I was told that she was a male but I have correctly popped her several times without revealing any hemipenes. but I would like to know if anyone thinks I should switch subtrates? what would help hold humidity most?

As I said, a vet trip is always a good idea when in doubt, and since you want to double check the sex its a good plan.

I personally don't use textured substrate just because its easier to keep cage liners clean (I use Scott Shop Towels) but when it comes to substrate that can hold humidity, cypress mulch or aspen will work well. If you do choose cypress mulch, just make sure you inspect it for little critters, gnats and other little buggies can live in it and even mites sometimes. When I used to use cypress, I'd throw the bag in the freezer for a few days to kill off anything in it.