Can I use small animal aspen

Can I use small animal aspen shavings for my ball python ? I found cheap bags at pet smart and i saw that they use it for their bp's http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/9udy7uqu.jpg


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I use the same stuff. Been doing it for years never had problems. The only difference is it is chips not shredded. It's a lot cheaper also. Like $12 for the large bag.

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Originally Posted by Jons2012pied

I use the same stuff. Been doing it for years never had problems. The only difference is it is chips not shredded. It's a lot cheaper also. Like $12 for the large bag.

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Ok thanks


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Does it mold?


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Originally Posted by dillymann

Does it mold?


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I'm using the same stuff, too.

The bag has not moulded on me (I've had the bag for 2 years now).

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Originally Posted by Drift

I'm using the same stuff, too.

The bag has not moulded on me (I've had the bag for 2 years now).

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Will it mold if i mist it or use my fogger?


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What about the snakes gettingit in their mouths?

My nieces bp had a "shard" of aspen pierce its mouth, I have never used it since...

I have not seen it mold. As far as it getting in their mouth I have not had a problem with it. If I notice a decent size I usually try to pull it out while they are eating.

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Originally Posted by Jons2012pied

I have not seen it mold. As far as it getting in their mouth I have not had a problem with it. If I notice a decent size I usually try to pull it out while they are eating.

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I have not seen it mould either, but yes unless you pull it out it can be an issue, like giant splinters, a young/shy snake wont like you poking in it's mouth pulling out substrate whilst feeding, and could leave the prey.