Taping inside enclosure

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Originally Posted by mlededee

you can use ceramic tiles or linoleum cut to the size of your enclosure. ceramic tile looks really nice--i'm actually thinking of putting that in my male's cage.

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I might be able to get some nice slate tile. From what I've read that would be the most natural substrate.

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Originally Posted by Argentra

I use BoneAid calci-sand, but only because Dapple is an adult and hardly misses his crickets thus getting a mouthful of sand. Also, he really won't accept any other substrate but sand (believe me, I've tried) so I try to get the safest, most 'digestible' sand I can.

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what do you mean when you say he won't accept other substrates?

i really don't recommend sand regardless. here is my own experience using sand: http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=45900.

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Originally Posted by mlededee

here is my own experience using sand: http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=45900.

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yep that thread made me put my leo on towels.

glad to hear it. :)

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Originally Posted by mlededee

what do you mean when you say he won't accept other substrates?

i really don't recommend sand regardless. here is my own experience using sand: http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=45900.

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What I meant was that I tried him on carpet, slate, and even shredded coco-fiber (early on) and he would scurry around, trying to 'push' the stuff away and ended up on his house or log refusing to touch the floor. :) Since he stopped doing that and settled down on the sand, that's what I give him. I might try him on something like newsprint and see if he reacts, since I know sand is dangerous. So far (knock on wood) nothing has happened in regards to the sand and he is bright and healthy with good sheds, a fat tail, and small wastes. Thanks for the link, tho, I'll continue keeping a close eye on him.