What substrate to use for a Rosy Boa ?

[LiL Zap]

Originally Posted by TheFrogman

I will be honest, I have always fed out side the tank for two reasons, I do a weight check prior to feeding and not because I'm worried about ingestion of substrate but I have always read its better to feed outside so the animal knows the difference between you reaching in to feed and reaching in to take him out. But I am starting to realize I may not need to do this.

I've fed my corn snake for 10 years now in her tank with no issues. She never shows any signs of aggression towards me or anyone else.

[TheFrogman]

Originally Posted by LiL Zap

I've fed my corn snake for 10 years now in her tank with no issues. She never shows any signs of aggression towards me or anyone else.

Ok great thanks, maybe Ill start trying this but the point of my thread was what substrate to use.

[nyx]

Originally Posted by ilovemysnake

dont have one, but i just gave both of mine eco earth today, and the one loves it, stays burrowed. the other cruises on it.

i was going to use aspen but i was scared they might somehow digest it, causing impactation.

Eco Earth, unmixed, is the wrong choice for any reptile that doesn't require high humidity. A sufficiently hydrated animal should be able to pass small cellulose pieces; if impaction is a concern, feed on a paper plate.

Originally Posted by ilovemysnake

so do i, but turbo likes to lick everything.. he licks the leaves, glass, ect. i didnt want to run the risk. i think i have like the only snake in the world the does this.

No snakes "lick". Snakes use their tongues to collect scent particles.

Originally Posted by TheFrogman

Anyone have a Rosy Boa and what substrate do you use?

I have eight. I use aspen. Aspen chip, by preference, but shredded aspen is fine. Rosy boas are fossorial snakes and will spend much time burrowed. This is normal and healthy.

[TheFrogman]

Originally Posted by nyx

I have eight. I use aspen. Aspen chip, by preference, but shredded aspen is fine. Rosy boas are fossorial snakes and will spend much time burrowed. This is normal and healthy.

Perfect, this is what I wanted to know......thank you