Corn Cobs bedding

[kraniumz]

Has anyone used these substrate before? I did a search on this forum but only gotten vague results. I kinda like em because of the sandy/loose texture. But its mostly used for birds and mammals.

Appreciate your input.

[Smulkin]

Never seen it but if that is indeed the texture i might think it'd suck all your humidity up. I'd say steer from anything "grainy" due to potential ingestion problems.

[kraniumz]

im not too worried about the humidity, but ingestion problems is something to worry about. I dont think ill experiment with it.

[Marla]

Actually, that's what my big ball came in with, but while they are unlikely to ingest it, the risk is tremendous of impaction if they do, which can easily be fatal because it will block fecal matter from leaving the body. Avoid it.

[RobertCoombs]

I totally agree with Marla on this one If you want an impacted snake this is the substrate to use the problem is when swallowed the little chunks swell.
Also you should be worried about your humidity ,it is a vital element in keeping your animal healthy . and with corn cob it will mold almost over night with a light spray ,overall not a wise choice for substrate

[kraniumz]

Thx for the replies guys!

[Anonymous]

Sooo, Repti-Bark is save to consume?

[led4urhead]

Actually no substrate is probably safe to consume. I would be worried about them ingesting any substrate. Definitely something you need to worry about if you are using loose substrate.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, The reason I asked was because Zoo Med claims Repti Bark is a completely natural substrate and may be safely ingested by many reptiles.

[RobertCoombs]

As stated above it is probably not best for any substrate to be swallowed but corn cob is one of the worst
from what I uderstand it almost seems to stick to to the inside of the animal much like a pill you try to swallow with no water and then absorbs moisture from the animal and swell within and impacts the snake
It was a popular substrate in the early 80's for colubrids until it was found to be causeing so many impactions