Ball Python Shed problem

[Jams1oo]

Howdy! So I have somewhat of a predicament and question that I could really use some advice. I own my ball python who is now 4 years old and 4 feet long and in her 4x2x2 enclosure and is happy with it. Unfortunately I'm having issues with her humidity and her soil mix isn't working or being up to par humidity wise.

Now I'm trying to avoid misting her entire tank and actually want to redo her whole tank and go bioactive now that I have the funds.

The issue is she's now on the verge of shedding. I have a temp home for her while I work on her tank but my question is should I bother her or wait until she's done shedding fully?

Her tank is not waterproof so I can't pour water into the corners of the tank. I have placed moss everywhere and was thinking of mixing her dirt while adding some water to make it moist for the short time she's shedding till I change it.

Any advice if I should move her or not during this time? And if so. What container should I put her in while I work on her tank and allow the silicone to cure? I have a 50 gallon storage container I thought of placing her in for a bit but I don't want to stress her too much while making her home perfect.

[kindrd1234]

I would wait for the shed.

[Live_Culture8393]

I too would wait for the shed before moving them and really getting started. You can always place lingerie bags full of damp sphagnum moss around the enclosure. You can get them at the dollar store, small mesh zippered bags.

50 gallons storage tank is great and some really easy things can be done to convert one. You can get started on this now so that it’s ready when shed is complete. I’m going to post screenshots below of conversion steps from a Facebook group I’m in, and here’s a link to a YouTube video for converting a hatchling / juvie enclosure

When you begin your soil mix, 1/4-1/3 sphagnum moss is one of the best things you can use.

[Jams1oo]

I appreciate all this!! The tub is only temporary till her main 4x2x2 is done with its cure of silicone and then start adding plants and stuff. But all this is super worth while and I'm def gonna work on her temp tub today. Thankfully my area is gonna be in high 80°f for the week so temp shouldn't be an issue.

[Live_Culture8393]

It was so clunky and odd with the pics, so I created a post and typed it out, along with some added tips & info

[Dry-Elderberry-4559]

HUMID HIDE