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Which One is Bad Bedding?

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  • 10-06-2011, 01:27 AM
    Python Lair
    Which One is Bad Bedding?
    Pine, red cedar? What is so bad about it? Please let me know!
  • 10-06-2011, 01:33 AM
    cmack91
    Re: Which One is Bad Bedding?
    i know ceder has fumes that are toxic. i think pine is the same thing
  • 10-06-2011, 01:36 AM
    babyknees
    I've always read that pine has oils and fumes that are harmful. Don't know anything about cedar.
  • 10-06-2011, 01:41 AM
    Daybreaker
    Here's a good little article on pine and cedar beddings: http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/guine...odshavings.htm
  • 10-06-2011, 05:29 AM
    bokuza
    Cedar is the big no no. Pine can be kiln dried and if you buy a decent low dust brand. Pine absorbs urine better than aspen. Aspen is the safest choice supposedly however I find that the amonia build up from unabsorbed urine causes health problems in sensitive rats. It costs more and needs to be cleaned more often.
  • 10-06-2011, 07:11 AM
    llovelace
    Kiln dried pine is fine for rats
  • 10-06-2011, 08:00 AM
    Adam Chandler
    I use kiln dried pine without any problems.
  • 10-06-2011, 08:04 AM
    jason79
    I have used pine for years with no problems at all.
  • 10-06-2011, 08:39 AM
    Nektu
    Re: Which One is Bad Bedding?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by bokuza View Post
    Cedar is the big no no. Pine can be kiln dried and if you buy a decent low dust brand. Pine absorbs urine better than aspen. Aspen is the safest choice supposedly however I find that the amonia build up from unabsorbed urine causes health problems in sensitive rats. It costs more and needs to be cleaned more often.

    This. I've found that with Aspen I'm changing bedding almost every other day.
  • 10-06-2011, 08:43 AM
    2kdime
    I can get Aspen for 5 bucks for 50lbs worth, the shredded type too!

    I use Aspen on my rats with no issues, pine made them sneeze, no sneezing what so ever on Aspen

    I found the pine pellets would fluff up and kill pinkies by clogging their nostrils as well

    Just my experience
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