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Pine bedding/Corn snake

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  • 03-29-2010, 05:50 PM
    vjb
    Pine bedding/Corn snake
    Yes or no?
    I just read that it can be bad for my corn. I also use it for my Rosy Boa and Kingsnake.
    Am I doing something harmful for the snakes? :O
    Should I switch to paper towel or newspaper ASAP?
    I'm reading conflicting info on the web and thought I'd pose the question to the knowledgeable people here.
  • 03-29-2010, 06:49 PM
    ajsnoopy
    Re: Pine bedding/Corn snake
    Pine and cedar have oils that can harm the snake (upper respiratory and the like). Aspen's going to be the better choice for wood bedding ;)

    I would switch to paper towels or newspaper, at least until you acquire some aspen.
  • 03-29-2010, 07:24 PM
    mr. s
    Re: Pine bedding/Corn snake
    Yes, there are some mixed thoughts. As snoopy said, in theory, there are harmful chemicals released which have the potential to create problems, although I have never heard scientific finality on the subject.
    Is the risk worth it?
  • 03-29-2010, 07:26 PM
    Seru1
    Re: Pine bedding/Corn snake
    When in doubt throw it out. I'd definatly change them over to paper ASAP until you can get some aspen From my reading.
  • 03-29-2010, 07:55 PM
    wilomn
    Re: Pine bedding/Corn snake
    So long as your pine is kiln dried you should have no problems with it.
  • 03-29-2010, 08:13 PM
    vjb
    Re: Pine bedding/Corn snake
    Switched. Thanks for the responses! Now, if I could just find a sore that stocks SaniChips near me. :oops:
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