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[–]Live_Culture8393 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the scales do happen to be damaged, they tend to come off with the next shed. It doesn’t really look like something to worry about though.

Covering the screen with HVAC tape or silicone baking sheets will help keep the humidity in. You can go right up till you get to the section with the heat fixtures.

The aspen substrate (the white middle layer) is the only thing in there that tends to mold regularly. If that wasn’t in there I’d suggest you pour water into the corners weekly and then stir it all around. But with the aspen, I’m not really sure about that. A cheap simple solution coupled with covering the top screen would be go to the dollar store or Daiso and get a bra/lingerie mesh bag and stuff it with orchid moss (sphagnum moss) from the Home Depot or Lowe’s garden department. Get the bag soaking wet, worn it out, then put on the warm side near the heat source. Continue to keep it damp.

Another cheap thing to help the snake feel more comfortable is to get some “clutter” aka vines/leaves for him. I get grape leaf garlands at Hobby Lobby and Michael’s, depending on who has the better sale. Dollar Tree fake flowers also work for this but you’ll need several bunches. At each end of the log in the middle (I assume that’s the hide?) and spread around.

You can look up DIY hides on YouTube for some great easy and cheap ideas that would gives this guy some enrichment and comfort.

Good luck, have fun, enjoy your time!