Whats the best substrate for jungle carpets?

What do u think is the best substrate for jungle carpets? I use aspen for my bp & corn snake, but should i use something different for the jcp since it needs a little more humidity?

Newspaper.

Also, humidity requirements on most care sheets for jungle carpets are waaaaay overstated. I came across a care sheet that recommended 80-90% humidity once. In most places, that requires heavy doses of misting daily, which is just a great way to get a bacteria-ridden cage.

Ok thanks, i dont like the way newspaper look, so do u suggest aspen?

I use Cypress and haven't had any issues. I don't do anything special to raise humidity and always have perfect sheds and haven't noticed any issues.

Cypress mulch is fine to use, so is aspen. People normally use newspaper or paper towels because it's easier for them to clean it up, but I prefer the more natural looking substrates and easy spot cleaning.

Ok thanks

When your carpet python gets big, you may rethink your substrate.

Kitty is still under 1500 grams and somewhere between 4 and 5 feet. I can't imagine cleaning poop and pee out of aspen or cypress from a big 8 or 9 footer.

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Originally Posted by mainbutter

When your carpet python gets big, you may rethink your substrate.

Kitty is still under 1500 grams and somewhere between 4 and 5 feet. I can't imagine cleaning poop and pee out of aspen or cypress from a big 8 or 9 footer.

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Good point actually.

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Originally Posted by mainbutter

when your carpet python gets big, you may rethink your substrate.

Kitty is still under 1500 grams and somewhere between 4 and 5 feet. I can't imagine cleaning poop and pee out of aspen or cypress from a big 8 or 9 footer.

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lmao yea that would suck

I used Carefresh bedding for a few weeks, when I first got my JCP (I'm allergic to anything wood-based). But constant cleaning and the risk of impaction, since I feed inside the enclosure, convinced me to switch to paper towels... I use paper towels or newspaper for most of my other snakes, and it's really the easiest! It's also much more sanitary, IMO, since you can see the feces/urate immediately - whereas I'd often miss it for days, even weeks, with the Carefresh.

Paper towels and mist once a week is all I do and have been keeping carpets for about 5-6 years now.

Oh, and I agree about the humidity needs being overstated. I keep mine at the same level as my BPs, which is probably around 50%... so far so good! :gj: I bought him from the East Bay Vivarium, which is a very reputable local place, and they said not to worry unless they have shedding issues.

P.S. I live on the coast, so no misting is required to keep mine at 50-60... in fact, I often have to add more holes to lower humidity in their tubs.

Ok thanks, i read that the humidity has to be at least 60

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Originally Posted by mainbutter

When your carpet python gets big, you may rethink your substrate.

Kitty is still under 1500 grams and somewhere between 4 and 5 feet. I can't imagine cleaning poop and pee out of aspen or cypress from a big 8 or 9 footer.

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oh so true..... that's why i switched to newspaper.