Aspen Shavings for small Animals

Hey Guys,

I browsing the small animal section at the pet store the other day as I needed food for my rats and I noticed a large package of aspen shavings for small animals. Its less than half the price of the aspen shavings for reptiles! I was curious as to whether there was an actual difference between the two? It didn't look any different to me, but I might not know something that you guys do. Any one have any thoughts? Here is the product information.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=2755138

The only difference I've seen is that the snake Aspen is more shredded and the small animal stuff is bigger pieces.

I use and LOVE the Kaytee aspen!

It works perfectly for my snakes and myself.

Gale

For some reason the majority of reptile related items are more expensive. I've always bought the cheapest aspen I could. I'm now switching to sani-chips. I can buy a huge bag for $12.00 at my local feed store, the last bag of aspen was way too dusty for my liking so I had to switch.

Thanks guys,

I ended up picking it up and the BP's are on it now - aside from the "small animal" smell to the bedding - It looks pretty much the same.

I'll keep updated in a week.

Cheers.

If your gonna use aspen it wouldnt be a bad idea to just sift it. Get a big spaghetti strainer and sift it to get rid of unwanted dust. Also i would buy online for your substrate in bulk so your not buying the inflated priced pet store stuff

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Originally Posted by snake lab

If your gonna use aspen it wouldnt be a bad idea to just sift it. Get a big spaghetti strainer and sift it to get rid of unwanted dust. Also i would buy online for your substrate in bulk so your not buying the inflated priced pet store stuff

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It depends on how many snakes they have. If they only have one or two, then buying in bulk is just going to be a waste of space.

My local exotic pet store (S&S Exotics for those here in Houston) sells pretty big bags of Aspen for 3 bucks. They buy it in bulk and then divvy it out into bags for sale. 3 bucks and a pretty hefty bag of aspen is pretty nice!

Lol... Small animal smell... Don't like it either :rofl:






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Originally Posted by Raptor

It depends on how many snakes they have. If they only have one or two, then buying in bulk is just going to be a waste of space.

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this. I have 4 right now, and in the future I plan on expanding on my collection - but prices in Canada are still really high on reptile supplies. Even when I do order in bulk for some things the prices are not even close to comparable with the USA. And shipping across the border is almost not even worth it - especially with bulk orders. To give you an Idea - 24qts of ASPEN is $20.00 @ discount here..

Rats are up to $8.00 FROZEN..@ discount!! its ridiculous... I found a guy who sells me my rats for $1.50 and coco-husk @ $15. for 10kg. I only have my guys on Aspen right now because they have mites and its easier for me to change / treat.

Cheers.