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[Jrx7]

Hi I dont want to use paper what else can I use thanks for sugg

jeremy

[Snake_Hunter]

I use forest bedding that can be obtained at the petstore or you could use outdoor carpeting its alot easier to clean and it doesn't cost as much in the long run. But NEVER use CEDAR. Really not good for the snake. Anyways hope that helps.

Andrew :groove:

[BoidKeeper]

Aspen shavings, cypress mulch (forest floor), Compressed coconut husk, not the fibber (echo earth) but the larger stuff. Moss, indoor/outdoor carpeting. With the astro turf/indoor outdoor carpeting you need at least two pieces. I used it once but I found that it was not convenient having to clean it even if I did always have a clean back up. Also I found that it is dry. Try to avoid any substrate that is too dry or too wet. Avoid yes as was already said cedar, corncob and sand. Opinions on substrate are very wide spread but in the end all anyone can say is what has worked for them or what did not. You will however find some consistency in the suggestions about what to avoid.
Hope this helps,
Trevor

[Weather1]

I use Carefresh Bedding for my Ball, and she loves it.

[Phantom]

Compressed coconut husk, not the fibber (echo earth) but the larger stuff.

I was actually considering eco-earth, why isn't it suggested?? Is it because of the dust it can make since the peices are so fine??

Thanks for taking the time to lighten me up!

Phantom

[BoidKeeper]

Yup, I used it and I found that the only way to keep the dust down was to keep it wet and it was too wet for a BP. When it was dry the snake was actually inhealing the stuff. Almost sounded like RI.
Trevor

[Matt]

cypress mulch all the way, i keep nearly everything i have on cypress and i cant recommend it enough.
it looks great, its safe, it holds a bit of moisture, its extreamly easy to clean!
thats my opinion

[Kathy]

I like newspaper nad paper towel, not the prettiest but definately the cheapest/very easy to clean. Makes it easy to clean the enclosure every day if you need to

[krrc]

I have resently swiched to aspen and I find it really easy to work with (and cheep)

[Linds]

I'd have to go with Matt and Weather1's suggestions. Carefresh works great as a substrate for virtually any environment, you can dampen it or leave it bone dry, it works great for everything from desert boas to rainbows and everything in between. Cypress works good for moderate humidity species (such as balls) and looks great as well.

[Jeromerules]

I saw a pet store using sand for there Ball pythons and there red tail boas. Why is sand not soo good?

[Linds]

Sand is a terrible substrate for these animals. It is abrasive (so their scales will be dull and scratchy), it gets impacted in the gums and any crevices in the facial area and underneath scales, it can also cause an internal impaction as well.

[Jrx7]

Thanks everyone.I was wondering If anyone could into detail on a "natural enviroment" for BP's and incorperating it into a nice setup,live plants,lights,other reptiles if any?


thank's