Is newspaper ok?

Is shredded newspaper (shredded in a paper shredder) an ok substrate for a ball python? It would be a great option for me, if I could do it.

But, some people have told me that it may be harmful to a snake, though I have a feeling this is not true.

Any help is appreciated.

why not just keep the newspaper whole and use it as a substrate? I have heard of shredded newspaper being harmful because of the dust it gives off

Not sure about the shredded part but like Adam said, whole sheets of newspaper is 100% safe.

I use sheets of unprinted newspaper. shredding it would create more dust I would think, you might as well just go with aspen then.

I don't see the benefit in shredding it, once it's soiled, you have to change it all out, and it's easier to fold up and remove a whole sheet rather than something shredded.

I've used newspaper, and I've migrated to unprinted newspaper, because I didn't like the ink getting on my snakes.

Newspaper is great (That is what I use) however shredded newspaper is not a good idea, it will be a big mess when comes time to clean, but it's up to you to decide which one is best for you ;)

can the ink really come off onto the snake i have wonder this before cause news paper is so much easier to clean up but have worried about the ink?

Yes, the ink will come off and stain your snake. This is most apparent on white or albino animals. The ink being a soy based product is not dangerous to your animal, but it makes them look kind of dingy.

then where is a good place to get un-inked paper?

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Originally Posted by punyhuman07

then where is a good place to get un-inked paper?

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