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I just got my first baby gray banded king. What is the best substrate to keep it on, best setup, ext.. any info will be greatly appriciated.

I have 2 G.B.K. and i keep them both in a 10 gallon 10$ aquarium.Igive them something to hide in(like a upsidown bowl with a hole cutout)whatever works.For substrate you can use paper towels to reduce humidity or aspen shavings.At wal mart you can buy a lid for the aquarium for a few bucks.Make sure the lid is snapped on tight whatever you use because they are quite the escape artists.Congratulations on your new king!

And oh yeah i forgot.A small water dish

Try Aspen bedding and a hide box like a small plastic container with a hole cut in the top and fill it with damp sphagnum moss. Remember, they don't live in the desert, they live under the desert. Also, a heat gradient seems to be the key, cool air temp and a hot spot, like heat tape or heating pad under one end. Plenty of options.
Good luck
Rick