Thoughts on Repti Bark?

[Skep]

I have an 8 month old Ball Python that I've been keeping on a mixture of Repti Bark and cypress mulch for a while now. The other day I was evening out his substrate and I noticed the Repti Bark gave me a few splinters. Is it possible that it could give my Ball Python splinters, even though I haven't had a problem with it before? Thoughts/answers will be much appreciated!

[Spencer88]

I used repti-bark for about year with no problem.. I know use aspen bedding since its cheaper and easier to deal with.

And to answer your question I don't think it will give your snake splitters.

[shadowsnakes]

I ued Repti Bark for about two years until my collection grew, then I switched to aspen. It never caused my BP problems and sometimes he would accidentally ingest small pieces while feeding.

[bigt0006]

I used to usebit then i switched to aspen and then i switched to plantation soil i switched from aspen to the plantation soil because the apsen molded to easily for my liking ive never seen mold on any of my tubs with plantation soil

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[JMinILM]

I've used it off and on. I have never had an issue with it.

[Bluebonnet Herp]

I used to use it and didn't have many problems with it, even though I've had a BP of mine take a mouthful of it in along with a saliva-coated rat. Then I switched on to aspen before finally settling with cypress since cypress holds the humidity best and my BPs just love to burrow in the stuff.

[CloudtheBoa]

When I used it, I found it really difficult to hold humidity and my bp often got splinters and/or chipped belly scales. I even tried mixing EcoEarth with the ReptiBark and he still got splinters and chipped scales. I use EcoEarth by itself now. It could have been the size of the chips, though, I'm not sure. I've been using EcoEarth with no problems.

[katrina.hobbs.12]

I like the aspen, coco nut substrate for humidity, and I have mixed w the walnut substrate


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