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This is my first GTP, I got this baby (aru type) 2 weeks ago, it consumed 2 pinkies last weekend, I'd like to ask for comment from the experienced:

1.)How's the tank setting of mine, pls comment for improvement.
2.) I spray to it once every morning and evening, is that enough?
3.) I've put a "mist-maker" in the tank which activates for 15 minutes at 7:00am and 11:30pm, any problem with that?
4.) Water condenses at the bottom of the tank, I soak the water away with a clean towel every 3to 4 days, should I do it more frequent?
5.) I tried to feed it this weekend, but it stranggled the pinky for 15 min and didn't eat it, I tried it with 3 different pinkies and it's still the same, what should I do?

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Several things come to mind. Too large a perch for such a small animal. The perch should be as big around as the largest part of the body. Second. Reaaaalllly high humidity. While a baby needs a constant humidity, 100% is too high. 80% is fine and too high will cause problems. Third: The cage for all it's cover is open on all sides. It might make this baby feel a little too out there in the open. You don't mention how often you're feeding. If you fed two pinkies, then wait a week and feed again. If the baby refuses (could be due to it going into a shed cycle) then wait a week and try again. Is this baby an import or from a breeder. If it's an import (cb or farmed) there's a chance there will be parasites and that can put them off food too. I would go with the easiest first though. Possible shed impending. Many snakes won't eat thru the cycle. I would ditch the mister or reduce the amount of time it goes on. I personally prefer to hand mist as it gives me a chance to observe the animal and see if there's anything going on with it.
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Yes, you were very right, it really did shed its skin last night, but the sign of "Blurry eye" before skin shedding didn't come as obvious as my other snakes.

I have made it another thinner perch and shall keep the hand mist twice a day.

I have put a thick towel at the bottom of the tank, which is easier to maintain the humidity around 80%, I can always twist and dry the towel a bit if it gets too wet and all soaked up.

I shall try feeding again this Saturday~ Thx for your help~

first that is not an aru i have never seen a red aru maybe its a cross but that is not a pure aru everything else seems fine and try putting it in a dark container with a live pinkie and wait about 15 - 20 mins.