Substrate ingestion (aspen)

So I'm using the kaytee aspen bedding because it comes in big big bags for pretty cheap.

What I was wondering is when my snake(s) actually eat a little bit of it, will it cause any problems?

I've heard that its not a big deal but I want some reassurance. I havent had a problem yet (they poop quite fine:O) but I want to make sure that its oK for them to eat a wood flake once in a while by mistake...

It'll be fine. If you're worried about it, lay down a sheet of paper on the substrate when you feed. But they don't get a nice, clean dinner plate in the wild, so ingesting a little substrate now and then happens.

As Adam of 8ballpythons told me, they are design to digest hair and bone. He had never heard any impaction. Brian of BHB also said that its a non issue. Basically all the breeders I have talked to have never heard of it being an issue.

yeah i wouldnt worry about it, sometimes it gets stuck in there mouth , but they usually get it out on there own

Seen lots of balls eat lots of aspen over the years without any problems.

I my self have heard of a compaction but it very rarely if you really keep your snakes cage clean. I myself pity that ball python.. it was my boyfriends brothers back when he was going to highschool. I didn't know him back them but he told me the story... I don't doutb that the snake did die of a compaction cause the guy wont even take baths every week. i know its aweful! he is so gross.... but I love my boyfriend..ALOT!.. So no starting stuff with his family.

BPs can digest an entire mouse/rat with out any problem. A little substrate every once in a while is nothing compared to bone.:gj: