Always been the given rule of thumb with anyone I've ever spoken to. Breeders, BP.net, etc. 50-60% humidity as the norm and then a bump up to 70% when shedding; I've had perfect sheds with this. Best is really at 55-60, but if you're shooting for 50-60 you usually land in the middle anyway. But I've never heard of being close to 70% as a normal.
But for credible sources:
via worldofballpythons.com:
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A ball pythons humidity should not drop below 50% but 55% - 60% is ideal.
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Markus Jayne BP under "care":
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A humidity level of 60% is recommended.
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ball-pythons.net caresheet:
Though in all reality, as long as there isn't water collecting on the sides of the tub and the bedding isn't wet, it's more than likely fine. I live in south MS, and the air here is already 40-60%, so admittedly I tend to keep mine a bit lower to allow wiggle room on the extra humid days. Mine personally stays at about 57-62% depending on the day. My housing condenses quickly at very much above 70 so that dictates my choice as well.
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