Substrate question

The herp specialist recommended Forest Bed by T Rex as substrate for my corn when we bought it. He said to keep it wet...not drippy but damp. I've got a 16 inch youngster on a cobra UTH (half the tank) with 2 hiding places (warm and cooler). Should the substrate be kept damp? I just want to do what's best...

I use the same stuff. I keep it moist by misting it 1-3 times a day. if you have a light more misting helps the shedding process

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Corns don't need high humidity. If you are having a shedding problem you can mist the viv during the shedding process, but if you're not having a problem, don't mist.
Mold, bacteria, and the like can be caused by a damp substrate, as can skin problems and the most important is a risk of a respiratory infection. I would suggest taking out the dampened substrate and replacing it. The substrate you are using is fine, though aspen is the preferred substrate by many of us for our corns.

I use forest bed and have never misted the tank. The substrate is very dry, so what I do do when he's in shed (he won't use a humid hide) is wet about a cup of it, then spread it around the open area in the tank. He doesn't lay on it, but it does increase the overall humidity thus aiding in a healthy shed.

Last week I rewet then baked it to help disinfect it, and it will stay damp in the tank for a few days at least. When it's wet, my snake LOVES to burrow and hide underneath it. Like JT said, my concern is a risk of a respiratory infection, so I like to keep the temps up a bit during this time to help dry it out faster.

It in indeed very damp and COLD under the surface (even over the UTH).

That's exactly what made me post the thread. I became worried about the dampness. True, it dries out very quickly...but I don't see any other corns in that kind of environment. You folks are the best!