Bedding?

[EWC88]

So my cats didn't like using a certain kind of litter and I was wondering if I could use it for my BP bedding? It's shredded recycled newspaper, would that be safe?

[Rickys_Reptiles]

Is it like "Yesterdays News", or literally shredded paper?

Regardless, I see no reason why not. Is it died? If so, then it may be toxic.

[satomi325]

I would advise against paper pelleted litter if that's what you have. If your snake ever ingested a pellet, it would expand inside the snake from absorbing the moisture and potentially cause a blockage.

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[Rickys_Reptiles]

I would advise against paper pelleted litter if that's what you have. If your snake ever ingested a pellet, it would expand inside the snake from absorbing the moisture and potentially cause a blockage.

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Just curious, how would it cause a blockage? Yesterdays news doesn't get that large when wet, and when it does get wet I would assume it would break down pretty quick. I mean, if a snake can breakdown bones, wouldn't it be capable of breaking down paper?

Not being a wise ass, just interested in your point of view Nikki.

Thanks in advance

[EWC88]

It's NOT pellets at all, and its a brand called "Fresh 4 Life" on bag it says recycled paper ultra soft litter natural odor control. Eco friendly 100% natural renewable $ biodegradable.

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It's actually finer then the care fresh bedding.

[satomi325]

Just curious, how would it cause a blockage? Yesterdays news doesn't get that large when wet, and when it does get wet I would assume it would break down pretty quick. I mean, if a snake can breakdown bones, wouldn't it be capable of breaking down paper?

Not being a wise ass, just interested in your point of view Nikki.

Thanks in advance

I'm not sure what kind of experience you've had with it, but I've use it for ferrets and rats. I'm just basing this from my own personal experience, so it could be different from someone else.

Anyway, I haven't seen this with just plain urine in the ferret litter box. But I've seen these pellets expand roughly 3-4x the size without breaking down when the rats spilled water and flooded their cage.

In regards to the snake, Kitedemon has mentioned snakes getting blockages from paper towel. And as hair/fur is indigestible, I just assume some certain things aren't either. It could be very well that a snake can digest an expanded pellet. But I'd rather not risk it personally.

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[Rickys_Reptiles]

I'm not sure what kind of experience you've had with it, but I've use it for ferrets and rats. I'm just basing this from my own personal experience, so it could be different from someone else.

Anyway, I haven't seen this with just plain urine in the ferret litter box. But I've seen these pellets expand roughly 3-4x the size without breaking down when the rats spilled water and flooded their cage.

In regards to the snake, Kitedemon has mentioned snakes getting blockages from paper towel. And as hair/fur is indigestible, I just assume some certain things aren't either. It could be very well that a snake can digest an expanded pellet. But I'd rather not risk it personally.

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Wow, I had no idea! Thanks for explaining

[EWC88]

Does it help I do not feed in same tank? Or should I still not use? This snake gets fed in a different container to keep his display/home clean as possible.

[EWC88]

I'm just gonna grab some cypress mulch to use, question thought. How thick do I make the snakes bedding?

[Sita]

If you're feeding in a separate container, and it doesn't have any dyes in it, I think it'd be fine to use. The cypress mulch is good too; it's actually what I use, but I mix it with coco husk to help with humidity. You only need a thin layer, maybe 1/2 inch to an inch or so.