best substrate

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Originally Posted by keepzrollin

does anyone use desert snow ?? i just bought some, but i fed my snake today so i will not be trying it out till a few days.

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Before I went to a rack system, I did use Desert Snow. It's not a bad substrate, but I did end up picking some out of my BP's mouths after feeding. You can pack it down pretty tight, and they still manage to get a mouthful of it when they eat. Now that I have my guys in a racks, I don't use it anymore.

speaking of substrate how often should you change the bedding????

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Originally Posted by zombie&lemons

speaking of substrate how often should you change the bedding????

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With spot cleaning, you can probably go two weeks or so between substrate changes. Your mileage may vary because a lot of factors play into this. For example, a BP that likes to tip his water bowl will need more frequent changes and such.

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Originally Posted by Slim

With spot cleaning, you can probably go two weeks or so between substrate changes. Your mileage may vary because a lot of factors play into this. For example, a BP that likes to tip his water bowl will need more frequent changes and such.

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every 2 weeks that not even enough time for the snake to settle in to its new environment

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Originally Posted by zombie&lemons

every 2 weeks that not even enough time for the snake to settle in to its new environment

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What do you mean? a week is usually sufficient. You don't need to give them a week of alone time after a substrate change.

I think once a month would be right... aslong as u do spot cleaning and water bowl doesnt spill. I gues it would also depend on the size of the snake im sure an adult sure can drop some bombs.. i only have one and its a baby sooo i wouldnt know.. but i would asume.

i was told every 2-3 months aslong as you keep the cage clean from dropping and etc.

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Originally Posted by zombie&lemons

i was told every 2-3 months aslong as you keep the cage clean from dropping and etc.

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You were told wrong. I clean my enclosures weekly.

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Originally Posted by zombie&lemons

i was told every 2-3 months aslong as you keep the cage clean from dropping and etc.

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Everyone has their own method. Do what's right for your snakes and for your husbandry style. I don't think there is any one right answer.

what is the right answer

would you wanna clean a 4x2 everyweek 3 or them at that