What kind of bedding should I use??

I have him on ecoearth right now but idk if another would be a better fit? What are the pros and cons to all the different kind?!:( there's so many to choose from😰


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I use a shredded aspen called "Harlan Teklad" and I LOVE it.
It looks great and cleans up very nicely, doesn't hold humidity as good as say, Eco earth or other coco husk, but it is fine here in Ga.
Plus you can get massive bags of it for very cheap.

Thanks man!! I really appreciate it!


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I use Aspen Sani-chips in the BP tub, and in the boa cages, I use corrugated paper, which is similar to cardboard.

I see the aspen chips a log whats the appeal over just aspen shavings?


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I see the aspen chips a log whats the appeal over just aspen shavings?


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The chips do work great at absorbing, it works like cat litter. I just switched because I just kept making a mess with them lol :P

Where do you guys get the Harlan Teklad?


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I was using paper towels for a while, I switched over to the kraft indented paper.

Easy to clean, easy to put in tub. No mess. Humidity can be a concern, so if you live in a low humidity area or particularly dry house you may be better off with something else.

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Where do you guys get the Harlan Teklad?


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Some people can find it at feed stores, but I get it from here.

http://www.pet360.com/product/9216/n...ressed-bedding

The bag is huge.

I use paper towel.
I check my tubs twice a day and it makes cleanup much easier for me. I used to use Aspen chips but the brand I was using contained mites. These were NOT snake mites, but were crawling all over the snakes since they were in the bedding. I will use Aspen shavings (different brand/different source) when I want to increase the humidity. What you use will depend on your environment, and your own since of appeal. I personally wouldn’t use the eco-earth for Ball Pythons. I fear that it may stay too wet/damp and may cause scale rot. I like my substrate to be dry or (in the case with the aspen shavings) provide air circulation under the snake.

Was using paper towels. Switched to kraft indented paper because it's wider and a little easier to work with. Both were easy to spot messes and it's easy to replace the paper.

I live in FL, so humidity isn't an issue for me. If you live in a dry area or your house is particularly dry, humidity may be a concern.

I use Eco-Earth. Nice and soft, Loki loves to burrow in it sometimes. Also great for humidity!

I also use indented craft paper from ULINE.I order a couple rolls at at time so save on shipping. Its easy to clean and it's really easy to get the hot spot temps perfect with paper. I have used shredded aspen before and had to raise the temps on my thermostat to about 97 to get a 90 degree hot spot. With paper the snake is closer to the bottom surface of the tub so there is less bedding to heat to reach the snake ( my racks are not in a heated room ). Only pain with a roll of paper is having to cut them to size, its not difficult just a little time consuming I usually cut 10 -15 sheets at a time.