Should i change the bark in my snake's tank?

Use newspaper a few times and see how much that little snake can actually urinate.. That will make you completely change out ANY substrate each time they have a bowel movement.

That's just disgusting.. :O

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Originally Posted by SatanicIntention

Use newspaper a few times and see how much that little snake can actually urinate.. That will make you completely change out ANY substrate each time they have a bowel movement.

That's just disgusting.. :O

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This is definitely true!! I never realized exactly how much a snake pees until I got my second BP and she was put directly into a tub with newspaper. Even when I had my other girl in a tank I would spot clean everyday and would completely break down the tank for cleaning/sanitizing and fresh substrate every other week.

it's true :)

when I say I 'spot clean' not only does that mean remove poop or urates, but it means take out a section of the substrate all around any urate because that's where the liquid has been soaked up. Cypress and aspen soak it up really well, and usually contain it to an area 6 inches in diameter or less. It's important to throw away that substrate when you spot clean.

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Originally Posted by Brimstone111888

Don't get anymore snakes.

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way to be an ass:rolleyes:

he was asking a question to see if it was ok or not. how about helping him instead of being an idiot?

at a reptile store in hamilton they told me to change the bark once a month whether it looks dirty or not so thats what ive been doing. its kinda pricey but thats what is recommended.

i wonder if you could bake it in the oven to kill any bacteria and then reuse it?

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

Well let's see, would you enjoy sleeping in your bed if you hadn't changed the sheets in 5 months and you had a problem with bedwetting?

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Ewwwwwwwww :P

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Originally Posted by ch312

way to be an ass:rolleyes:


at a reptile store in hamilton they told me to change the bark once a month whether it looks dirty or not so thats what ive been doing. its kinda pricey but thats what is recommended.

i wonder if you could bake it in the oven to kill any bacteria and then reuse it?

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Pricey? What kind of substrate are you using? A bag of aspen and 4 snakes will last me 6 months with full monthly cleanings and spot cleaning. $13

And unless you want urine baked bedding, than go ahead. Baking may kill bacteria, but probably not all of the other things in feces and urine.

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Originally Posted by Brimstone111888

...A bag of aspen and 4 snakes will last me 6 months with full monthly cleanings and spot cleaning. $13...

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Wow! That's very inexpensive relative to where I live!! I got a tiny bag of aspen for $8 to use in my boa cages but I have since switched to indented paper because I can see the pee much better. I think that when they are older I might switch back to aspen for their burrowing fun, but for now, it is just cleaner for them to be on paper. :)

I get huge bags of aspen from Petco. They are the only place around that sells big bags that aren't marked up like crazy. Maybe try there if you haven't. They come in big green bags and the aspen isn't shredded as fine as some others, which I personally like.

Better to be safe than sorry!

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Originally Posted by Brimstone111888

Don't get anymore snakes.

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Originally Posted by Brimstone111888

Pricey? What kind of substrate are you using? A bag of aspen and 4 snakes will last me 6 months with full monthly cleanings and spot cleaning. $13

And unless you want urine baked bedding, than go ahead. Baking may kill bacteria, but probably not all of the other things in feces and urine.

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You know, I find you quite rude after reading this post, I wont lie.
I think you went about that answer the completely wrong way.