Okay Mia is all settled in! Here’s a rundown of how her tank is set up WITH LINKS 😁 also read this if you need habitat suggestions!
I started with loose coconut hide and mixed in some cypress mulch. This will help control the mold problem I had with the aspen bedding also while keeping the humidity juuuust perfect.
I didn’t really want to get her a light but I decided to go with it and at least give one a try so, I invested in a deep dome and a 60 watt inferred bulb. Also on her hot side, I have a 16 watt heat pad under her tank. This will give the mulch a little push with releasing that humidity she loves so much! However, the temperature was just barely at 80 and while its ideal, it’s not what I wanted for her. So I pulled a small 4 watt mat from her small tank and smacked it on the side of her new tank right next to her hot pool. Brought the temp up a whole 5 degrees! I was a little concerned with the humidity but it finally got up to 45 naturally and that’s before spraying the tank so I guess that’s fine! I placed her favorite hide on the heating pad and she is just eating that up! Went right to it and she’s currently napping there ☺️
I thought that I would be able to keep the towels off of her tank but I think I really like using them. Anyway, I really suggest the substrate mix I’m using because not only does it promote humidity, it also helps your little noodle shed with minimal issues 💕
I do have an extra heat pad but I don’t think I really need it. I was planning on letting her 10 gal be a feeding tank and I think I can still do that but it won’t be like a full habitat. I’ll use the aspen bedding in that. I’d say maybe after she’s caught her food and gotten it down, I can put her back in her large tank.
I really have to say, going from 10 to almost 30 gallons is a huge change and I think she’s really happy! She cozied up real quick and I’m just so happy with this set up and I’m happy for her 🐍