Glossies can be really sensitive to conditions that are not to their liking, just as FR said. I have had a few, and in my opinion they are not as adaptable in captivity as say a kingsnake.



First off, they stay underground most of the time where humidity is rather constant and where they do not dry out. I found that a hide spot that maintains some humidity works rather well. For example, a clay pot base that you can wet, or a box with some damp sphagnum or damp coco fiber. Place one of these over the heat and one in the cool area.



Not sure about substrate. I tried different substrates because they did not seem "happy" on aspen. I used sand (pain in the neck) with some success, and then tried coco fiber. Then I tried sand mixed with coco fiber, and that was what I used from then on - seemed the best of both worlds and holds humidity. Not really sure what is best for them though.



Good luck.

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