What bedding should I use?

Hello everyone,

I've been searching all over the Internet for a bedding material that will require minimum cleaning, minimum smell prior to cleaning, and something that is relatively cheap. I'm looking for a material to put in this type of enclosure:

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56321

I've read mixed reviews on every type of material out there, so I would just like to know what you guys personally use in your rat racks or rat bins.

Thanks in advance,
SC

Aspen :)

kiln dried pine :)

I would have to vote for aspen. I find it to be the best in my opinion.

Kiln dried pine or aspen .... your choice really

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Originally Posted by snakesRkewl

kiln dried pine :)

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I thought pine was poisonous for rats?

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Originally Posted by stupidcracker00

I thought pine was poisonous for rats?

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not if its kiln dried that dries ou the harmful oils :D

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Originally Posted by stupidcracker00

I thought pine was poisonous for rats?

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The oils in pine and cedar are bad for rats, but if the pine is kiln dried, it should be fine

Will the kiln dried pine still have the "piny" smell? I feel like that would really help with the smell. Where can I find it? I googled it an found nothing (or I can't tell that I found something lol). Is it cheaper than aspen? How much more is it than regular pine? Because I found big bags of regular pine for 6 bucks and bags of equine fresh for 5. Is equine fresh a no-no too?

Sorry for all the questions. I'm really new to this.

Thanks in advance,
SC

I use pine shavings from the farm supply store and have no issues with it. The pine shaving are a ton cheaper than aspen. I think the last time a bag of pine was $4 and the same size bag of aspen is about $23.