coconut husk substrate

I have a brick of coconut husk substrate to use in my snake's tub. I have never used it before. I see that you have to soak it. How wet is this substrate after you soak it? I don't want to risk it being to wet and have my boy get scale rot.

I used to use the bricks when I first started and it stays wet for a while, I had to drain it in my sink for days before I could use it. I then switched to the bag or loose cocofiber, and then switched to aspen all together because coco fiber really holds heat under it and sucks for the hot spot.

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Originally Posted by LGray23

I used to use the bricks when I first started and it stays wet for a while, I had to drain it in my sink for days before I could use it. I then switched to the bag or loose cocofiber, and then switched to aspen all together because coco fiber really holds heat under it and sucks for the hot spot.

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Thank you for the information. This is exactly what I was concerned about. The last thing I need is for my snake to get scale rot. So, I think that I will not be using it at all. Perhaps aspen is the answer for me.

The only snakes I have ever used this for is for young borneos/bloods. I do not think it's a good idea for ball pythons unless you only use it in an enclosed humid hide. BPs go potty far to often and far to messy for coco husk or ecoearth to make any sense. It's hard to spot clean and is too moist.

It's only sensible for extreme humid loving snakes or in humid hides.

I just really don't like the stuff for bp's, it can get stuck in their mouths etc. It's great for invertebrates and humidity loving gecko's and frog's.

I love it also I break down the bricks by grater... yup cheese grater it takes no time and add a bit of boiling water for the last lumps and get the humidity where I want it. After to cools I add it. I have not had any problems heating through it. I also find it is like clumping cat litter it sucks up pee and clumps and coats poo and makes it easier to pick up. Yes I typically use my hands it is just faster.

I have had a snake imapcted from wood chip substrates I'll never use them again.

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Originally Posted by kitedemon

I have had a snake imapcted from wood chip substrates I'll never use them again.

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That's why I use paper towels.