What bedding should I use?

[stupidcracker00]

Hello everyone,

I've been searching all over the Internet for a bedding material that will require minimum cleaning, minimum smell prior to cleaning, and something that is relatively cheap. I'm looking for a material to put in this type of enclosure:

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56321

I've read mixed reviews on every type of material out there, so I would just like to know what you guys personally use in your rat racks or rat bins.

Thanks in advance,
SC

[I-KandyReptiles]

Aspen

[snakesRkewl]

kiln dried pine

[boyer.michael.s]

I would have to vote for aspen. I find it to be the best in my opinion.

[Ridinandreptiles]

Kiln dried pine or aspen .... your choice really

[stupidcracker00]

kiln dried pine

I thought pine was poisonous for rats?

[Ridinandreptiles]

I thought pine was poisonous for rats?

not if its kiln dried that dries ou the harmful oils

[I-KandyReptiles]

I thought pine was poisonous for rats?

The oils in pine and cedar are bad for rats, but if the pine is kiln dried, it should be fine

[stupidcracker00]

Will the kiln dried pine still have the "piny" smell? I feel like that would really help with the smell. Where can I find it? I googled it an found nothing (or I can't tell that I found something lol). Is it cheaper than aspen? How much more is it than regular pine? Because I found big bags of regular pine for 6 bucks and bags of equine fresh for 5. Is equine fresh a no-no too?

Sorry for all the questions. I'm really new to this.

Thanks in advance,
SC

[EAC Reptiles]

I use pine shavings from the farm supply store and have no issues with it. The pine shaving are a ton cheaper than aspen. I think the last time a bag of pine was $4 and the same size bag of aspen is about $23.