Aspen bedding

fizox · 08-13-04, 01:51 PM

I've switched from paper towel to aspen substrate today in my corn tank today for a more natural look. I've done a bit of research before making the switch and read mostly positive info. Tell me about you're experiences with aspen (pros and cons) as a substrate or any other info you have for me on this topic, thanks.

p.s pics of my oakatee and green/pink snow coming soon!!!

Simon · 08-13-04, 02:34 PM

I used to use aspen bedding but then I changed it to beta chips and I LOVE IT.

Aspen bedding isn't bad though~
just that I like beta chips more...I think that it looks better too~~

fizox · 08-13-04, 02:43 PM

i read about snakes getting respritory infections from aspen...think there is any truth to this???

Invictus · 08-13-04, 03:38 PM

NO truth at all. It's cedar and pine that can lead to fatal RI's in snakes. Aspen kicks up a bit of dust, but a very light misting can prevent even that. I use aspen in a few enclosures, and I love it, especially for corns. I don't feed them on it, but I find it absorbs their runny poop quite well, and even helps to contain some of the smell. The only reason I don't use it in all of my corn enclosures is because of price - paper towel is much cheaper.

fizox · 08-13-04, 04:03 PM

Thanks dude.

LISA127 · 08-14-04, 12:52 AM

I always use aspen bedding. I'd rather use paper towel or newspaper, but I always feel like they are happier on the aspen. I've never had any problems.