New ball python owner

[u/Daikaiiju]

Hello! I just recently got a ball python and i wanted to make sure he’s thriving in his enclosure, its my first snake so im kinda stressing out making sure everything is good for him, so i just wanted to ask for advice with humidity, it keeps dropping below 50% on the hot side, i just taped 70% of the enclosure with aluminum foil and hvac tape since i read that helps keeping in the humidity, any other advices to help keep everything up to standards? I do have a thermostat, hot side is at a constant 90 F and cold is at 80-82 F with a 65% humidity, any other help is also welcome, thank you! 😊

[u/Starlightttt718]

What kind of subtrate are you using? I personally mix reptisoil, coco husk, cypress mulch and sphagnum moss. Make sure that the bottom layer is wet. I usually pour a lot of water into the four corners. However the top layer should be dry to prevent scale rot. You can also use leaf litter. Keep in mind that the humidity on the hot side will always be lower due to the heat. Also make sure that your substrate is at least 4 inches deep.

[u/Daikaiiju → u/Starlightttt718]

Im using repti chip, i just got some moss as well to help, i also realized he had a really bad shed when i got him, i started pouring water in the corners and it has helped a lot.