Having read Jessicas thread with Large cichlids posts, saying that snakes don't like aspen, thats a lie, as my corns and BP love it, my BP has a right sized waterbowl they don't like a big water bowl when young as big things scare them.
Snake issues settling
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aspen - widely used, i've used it myself with no problems. I have heard of it being very dusty in some cases causing respiratory problems before, but it's never been an issue for me... and i guess it depends on the quality of the bedding. These issues i've seen seem to be far and few between many successful aspen users, and I'm not sure if it was proved 100% that it was the cause of any of the respiratory problems.
Obviously, it depends on the snake, but will ball pythons and corns... it's fine.
I also have no problem with using newspaper though, in a way it's as good a substrate in many cases.
Water bowls, never had size be an issue with any species... as long as they can't drown in it, it's not a problem.
Obviously, it depends on the snake, but will ball pythons and corns... it's fine.
I also have no problem with using newspaper though, in a way it's as good a substrate in many cases.
Water bowls, never had size be an issue with any species... as long as they can't drown in it, it's not a problem.
Never had a problem with aspen with my snakes. Of course, there are species that do better on something else.
Never heard about the water bowl being too large and intimidating the babies. I figure as long as they can get into it easily, its fine. I'm not saying put a cats' litter pan in there for water, either.
I've pretty much decided to ignore LC for the most part. If he posts a question, and I'm able to answer it, I will and thats the end of it for me. I'm done arguing with children.
Never heard about the water bowl being too large and intimidating the babies. I figure as long as they can get into it easily, its fine. I'm not saying put a cats' litter pan in there for water, either.
I've pretty much decided to ignore LC for the most part. If he posts a question, and I'm able to answer it, I will and thats the end of it for me. I'm done arguing with children.
You guys do know there is an ignore function? It works really well, I have used it on several occasions.
LC has been a growing concern with most on this forum. We are looking into it, in the meantime the ignore button seems like a very good alternative. But lets not try and fuel the fire by dragging on needles jargon just to get a kick of it. If the discussion flow is going smoothly it will continue, but if it becomes an issue of the topic getting out of hand due to anagonizing or him border line trolling, we will put the axe to the thread.
Aspen good for snakes, never heard of the water bowl thing either...... another good alternative is the same stuff they use for guine pigs, and chinchillas, its grey I forgot the name as im not much of a snake guy, but I can ask my buddy who is or someone can find out and post it on here.
Aspen good for snakes, never heard of the water bowl thing either...... another good alternative is the same stuff they use for guine pigs, and chinchillas, its grey I forgot the name as im not much of a snake guy, but I can ask my buddy who is or someone can find out and post it on here.
My animals enjoy hiding in the aspen, i don't have problems with dust, and when feeding, i place paper towel over the area till done.
Unless for large adult boids, I don't find newspaper the superior substrate for this reason.
Unless for large adult boids, I don't find newspaper the superior substrate for this reason.
Carefresh can be bad, mainly because of the amount of dust comes with it. I've personally had it get into snakes' mouths and nostrils.
Pine shavings I've heard is too aromatic, but never read anything concrete about it being bad. Personally, I'd rather stick to aspen just to be safe.
Alfalfa pellets are pretty nasty because they mold so easily. Plus, its not as easy to burrow into.
I think we've discussed the walnut litter before. I know folks who have great success with it and some people who have horrible luck with it.
When it comes down to it, its hard to beat the price of aspen in most cases. I know here in the U.S. at either Lowe's or Home Depot (even Walmart sometimes), you can get a 25 lb bag of organic cypress mulch for under $6 and a 50 lb bag of fine sand for under $4. So if I have any really tropical species or desert species, I head to Lowe's.
Pine shavings I've heard is too aromatic, but never read anything concrete about it being bad. Personally, I'd rather stick to aspen just to be safe.
Alfalfa pellets are pretty nasty because they mold so easily. Plus, its not as easy to burrow into.
I think we've discussed the walnut litter before. I know folks who have great success with it and some people who have horrible luck with it.
When it comes down to it, its hard to beat the price of aspen in most cases. I know here in the U.S. at either Lowe's or Home Depot (even Walmart sometimes), you can get a 25 lb bag of organic cypress mulch for under $6 and a 50 lb bag of fine sand for under $4. So if I have any really tropical species or desert species, I head to Lowe's.
I agree, if I can avoid the over priced crap they sell at most pet stores and buy it bulk some place else, I'm all over it.