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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tomoran" data-source="post: 100553" data-attributes="member: 1152">That may be your culprit. If it's been two weeks and the sub is still that moist, that is very unhealthy for her. This species does not like moist sub (they will usually cling to the walls or perch on decorations rather than stand on it) and the humidity level inside the enclosure as the water evaporates is likely too high.I would take that substrate out and bake it on low heat in an oven, stirring occasionally until it's bone dry. You can use cookie sheets or one of those foil turkey pans they sell at Walmart (if you're in the states). When it's dry, put it back in. I would put your girl in something temporary with dry sub or dry paper towels until you can get her home squared away. In the very least, it will eliminate that possibility. Unfortunately, I've seen pics of rosies kept on moist sub, and they will start to curl up from the stress.</blockquote>