u/SimplySimlish

I have my florida kingsnake in a 40 gal bioactive setup. She is quite small, which makes finding her for feeding difficult. I haven't been able to find her by digging and she doesn't take the mice when I leave them out for her. How do I feed her? I haven't been able to find her for over a week despite trying daily. I know she hasn't gotten out since I made sure the tank was 100% noodle proof after the last one got out, so I stuffed all the cord holes with foam and made sure the climbing parts don't reach up that high. She needs to eat and I am worried, so how do I get her to come out?

I have quite a few nepenthes and a few other carnivores (bog plants which drain my soul of water instead of just my budget), but the water demand is getting a tad bit ridiculous. I have a countertop vevor distiller that I run 4-6 times a week during my two days off when I have the time to watch it, but the water demand from two humidifiers, my roommate's cpap, and my plants is getting a bit much, especially since I use fertilized distilled as well for my regular plants (sensitive things like begonia and calathea) and terrariums. I grow lowland nepenthes primarily in my grow tent, so the potting mixes dry out quick under the heat. At least I haven't had to worry about that humidifier for a while since the tent has a bit of an over-humid problem (how tf do I deal with 94% during the day? By buying an inline fan, thats how. My poor wallet).

With that all said, I was wondering how everyone is keeping up with the distilled water demand that the plants require? I have reptile water softener for times when I need to prioritize my carnivores over my regular yet sensitive bunch of plants, but I can't rely on it as the dosage is iffy and the stuff is expensive. If you use an RO, how expensive was it to buy and install? I am tempted to get one for the kitchen, but it would remove drinking water of minerals and I can't add minerals back without mucking things up for my carnivores.