Reptichip Alternative SOS

I've just about finished my massive cage set up. I've always used Aspen and Reptichip based on species. It seems I can't get my hands on enough Reptichip until mid-September (when I can't take a road trip to pick it up) but I need it within 2 weeks so I can have it done and everyone out of sterilite tubs before my teaching schedule takes all my time.
Looking at alternatives, ShaneSilva recommends Coconut Coir.
I need serious quantities.
Is this the right product? Is it more like Reptichip or soil? If it is textured more like soil than little chips, is it as easy to spot clean and use as the Reptichip? (Aspen goes all over the place because it's so light and fluffy...and I don't want to buy a product that is as big of a messy headache.)
I found this offered for $8.89 a brick with free shipping by Walmart: "11 lb. Coconut Coir Block Soilless Grow Media".
Thanks for feedback in advance.

I know it's probably not what you're looking for but I really like the Herptopia/Reptile Prime coco bedding....hey - I can bring you aspen from my local guy if you want?

Amazon prime can ship reptichip ??


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Let me see what I can get. If I have to go with Aspen, I'll hunt around for quantity discounts and maybe your guy could help with that? Aspen needs a lot more switching out than Reptichip!

I'll message him when I get out of work in the morning and ask - about the reptichip and aspen.

The Buffalo/Niagara reptile expo has a reptichip vendor listed as attending the Aug 27 show. I'm sure if you call them they could have as much as you want there and not have to pay shipping.

Hey, thanks for that heads up! Let me check them out


Hey, you're in Buffalo? Nice.

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Amazon prime can ship reptichip ??


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Amazon Prime will ship it for free, but it's $24 a brick and I need a lot.

I have the same stuff that Shane recommends, it's called Pro Coco. Identical to reptichip. It's on snakemuseum.com for $12.99/block, forget how much shipping is. Might be able to find it in bulk for cheaper if you buy a pallet directly from the manufacturer?


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I have the same stuff that Shane recommends, it's called Pro Coco. Identical to reptichip. It's on snakemuseum.com for $12.99/block, forget how much shipping is. Might be able to find it in bulk for cheaper if you buy a pallet directly from the manufacturer?


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Pro coco does sell in bulk for a good price but be prepared to spend about 2k for that deal


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How often should you change out your substrate if your using reptichip?

Based on the snake... small snakes, with conscientious spot cleaning are good for 3 months, then I do a good scrub. My big snakes, that pee rivers need to be changed out whenever they pee, if I can spot clean their poop, usually... so about 1-4 weeks based on their needs.

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The Buffalo/Niagara reptile expo has a reptichip vendor listed as attending the Aug 27 show. I'm sure if you call them they could have as much as you want there and not have to pay shipping.

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DBD, my regional distributor, is down to 110 bricks for the next 4-6 weeks, and the best price from him is $20 a brick for 50, and $25 a brick for less than that.

[QUOTE=jmcrook;2550692]I have the same stuff that Shane recommends, it's called Pro Coco. Identical to reptichip. It's on snakemuseum.com for $12.99/block, forget how much shipping is. Might be able to find it in bulk for cheaper if you buy a pallet directly from the manufacturer?


I ordered a bunch to try it out with everyone. I hope it processes quickly!

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I have the same stuff that Shane recommends, it's called Pro Coco. Identical to reptichip. It's on snakemuseum.com for $12.99/block, forget how much shipping is. Might be able to find it in bulk for cheaper if you buy a pallet directly from the manufacturer?


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Does anyone have experience with both reptichip and this product? Even with shipping this stuff is way cheaper than reptichip on Amazon when purchasing more than 1 block. Just curious if the quality is equal. I really like reptichip and don't want to end up with a lower quality for the sake of a few bucks

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Does anyone have experience with both reptichip and this product? Even with shipping this stuff is way cheaper than reptichip on Amazon when purchasing more than 1 block. Just curious if the quality is equal. I really like reptichip and don't want to end up with a lower quality for the sake of a few bucks

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Well I'll definitely be able to give you my opinion! I know someone did a 4-product comparison that was really good, but I can't recall... if no one comes up with it, I'll look when I get home this evening.

Here's the link, but it doesn't include Pro Coco, which I have ordered.https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...erptopia/page2

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