For those that use aspen

Do you have a TSC? I know there are a few in Southern Ontario, outside of the larger areas. That is basically a farm supply store, and my partner was just at one and said they have dried animal aspen shavings.
Being from Northwestern Ontario, I can understand your concern (6 hours west of Thunder Bay - yes, Ontario is THAT big)! :P
If I were you I'd stock up when you do find some!
I use the small animal bedding right now, but I don't like how big the chips are (my snakes don't care either way, and they work just the same, but I don't like the look of it). I'd like to find the smaller snake stuff for less money as well...

Good luck!

No tsc bit I am going to look in Sudbury when I get down to see if they have farm supply stores and if they carry it.

Ultimately I'd like to find a little smaller chip but for now this works. I guess most prefer the chips over shavings. But price is not conducive when they both do the same job.

Thanks everyone.


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I purchase bails of Aspen Chip from Ren's Pet Depot for somewhere in the neighborhood of $15 to $18 per bail (I usually buy 5 to 6 bails at a time and don't purchase often so I can't remember exactly what the price is).

I am in the GTA though, so not sure if you have a Ren's where you are.

Definitely no RENs but if I get down that way I may pick some up. Thanks! I will chec their website too for ordering.


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When you buy that expensive "reptile" aspen you are buying nice clean bedding. Because I have a whole bunch of enclosures I thought about going and buying the big bulk bags at Home Depot too. I've found that the big bulk bags that are not specifically meant to be used with reptiles have BUGS. I had to fight mites and get rid of a few wood enclosures because I was trying to save a buck. It was awful. I would stick with the expensive reptile aspen to be on the safe side (or treat the bulk first). I'm not saying ALL the aspen everywhere has bugs in it. I also personally think the shredded aspen looks better compared to the chips!

Kaytee 8.0cu/ft of aspen is less than $30. Most any shop who sells Kaytee will order it for you.

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I have heard about bugs being in the home spot bags so I haven't tried that route. Snake mites shouldn't be in there though. I was always told (maybe incorrectly) that snake mites only lived on snakes. I don't want bugs in the house regardless. I haven't had a problem with the small animal aspen. Just not right that the reptile aspen is the same bit a little nicer cut and waaaay more money.

For now I am continuing with the small animal shredded aspen. It is pretty affordable and I like for the most part. I guess I just wish it was small shreds. No biggie.


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I use Mallard Creek Triple Screen Mix Equine Bedding. It comes in 7.5cu/ft bales for $8.50.

It is a mix of pine and fir that has been aspirated, vacuumed and screened.

Stuff works great and is cheap as could be. I use it for both my rodents and larger snakes.

And if you didn't know a 7.5cu/ft bale is compressed and would fill to the top, like 15 ten gal aquariums, for a size reference.


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I use the harlan teklad lab bedding (nicely shredded aspen), ~$20 US for a 4.3 cubic ft bag. I know there are a few people who supply it on ebay, but I'm not sure if they ship to Canada.

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+1 on this. I get mine for $15 a bag. You should try to attend reptile shows because that's where it's normally at.