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Best substrate for BP?

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  • 11-10-2018, 06:21 PM
    Florence_Bones
    Best substrate for BP?
    I want to make the switch from paper towel today. What's the best substrate for my ball python?
  • 11-10-2018, 06:25 PM
    Jasmijn
    I use reptibark, it doesnt stick to the food and keeps humidity quite well. If you need something else that holds humidity well mix a bit of (wet but not dripping) spagnum moss into the reptibark. Both are quite inexpensive as well for a really good looking substrate :) (especially on amazon)

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    You can probably find that substrate in any pet store though
  • 11-10-2018, 06:36 PM
    Florence_Bones
    Re: Best substrate for BP?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jasmijn View Post
    I use reptibark, it doesnt stick to the food and keeps humidity quite well. If you need something else that holds humidity well mix a bit of (wet but not dripping) spagnum moss into the reptibark. Both are quite inexpensive as well for a really good looking substrate :) (especially on amazon)

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    You can probably find that substrate in any pet store though

    Do you spray it down once a week for humidity, or?

    Also, when she pers, will it be easy to find and scoop out?
  • 11-10-2018, 06:40 PM
    Mc.mischievous7
    Re: Best substrate for BP?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jasmijn View Post
    I use reptibark, it doesnt stick to the food and keeps humidity quite well. If you need something else that holds humidity well mix a bit of (wet but not dripping) spagnum moss into the reptibark. Both are quite inexpensive as well for a really good looking substrate :) (especially on amazon)

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    You can probably find that substrate in any pet store though

    I went into Pet Supplies and they had reptibark on sale for $7.98 . I was debating on if I should get it or not. I have a bad habit of going overboard with the shopping. Lol.

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  • 11-10-2018, 08:59 PM
    Zincubus
    Re: Best substrate for BP?
    You can by 70 L bags off eBay for about $25 ...


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  • 11-11-2018, 12:22 AM
    SVT Wylde
    I use ReptiBark and it seems to be a great all around substrate. I did have an ingestion issue with a very small piece tonight but I’m pretty sure it won’t cause any issues. I use a squeeze type water bottle and I dampen the cool side twice a week to keep humidity in check. A spray bottle doesn’t do the job because the droplets evaporate within an hour of misting.
  • 11-11-2018, 11:24 AM
    Craiga 01453
    I use a blend of eco earth and repti-bark. I've used it for years. It holds humidity well, absorbs odor well, is easy to spot clean and looks naturalistic.
  • 11-13-2018, 02:44 PM
    Jasmijn
    Re: Best substrate for BP?
    it's very easy to (spot) clean and I get a cup of water and put it in the substrate then mix the substrate around (to spread the water evenly over all of the substrate) once a week, but i've heard that you can also just spray/mist the substrate sometimes to keep it from drying too much

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    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Florence_Bones View Post
    Do you spray it down once a week for humidity, or?

    Also, when she pers, will it be easy to find and scoop out?

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