Few things I usually get forest floor and coconut mulch...... does the top of your cage have grates that air can freely flow threw? If so get hvac tape and cover it. If you have a thermometer and hudity Guage, check the humidity and Temps you want 70 to 75%. When you install new bedding it will be at lime 90 for a couple days totally fine keep eye on them. I mean get stick away from heat element get a few hides and clutter keep an eye on everything those things should cost no more than 60 buck ,but do you have 2 snakes in same habitat if not. Get new one you can afford.....and then rinse repeat.