Switched to Aspen

I was getting tired of all the problems I was having with news paper and paper towels so I switched back to aspen, hows it look? Im putting the rest in tomorrow because today was feeding day for a few troubled eaters.

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It looks good. Aspen works well for me.

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Originally Posted by dsirkle

It looks good. Aspen works well for me.

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I hope it works, I ran into to many problems with paper towels and news paper. They both Absorb NOTHING!

I use Harlan Shredded Aspen, not a big fan of those larger chunks.

Ive tried unprinted newspaper and that only lasted about a month, I prefer aspen.

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Originally Posted by FIREball

I use Harlan Shredded Aspen, not a big fan of those larger chunks.

Ive tried unprinted newspaper and that only lasted about a month, I prefer aspen.

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If I could find cheap Shredded aspen id use it, but the only time Ive seen it was at a show in another state. I used this stuff for a while when I first got lesser and never had any problems with it, but im guessing the finer shred it is the more absorbent and less pokey it comes.

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Originally Posted by Beardedragon

I was getting tired of all the problems I was having with news paper and paper towels so I switched back to aspen

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Does aspen help control the odor?

I'm using the green carpet and the smell is horrible. I was going to switch to newsprint so I could swap it out quickly but if it doesn't absorb well...

Does the aspen mess up the humidity? I keep wet sp. moss in the tank now and would continue with any new stuff.

Thanks.
JohnNJ

I had been using newspaper for about 4 months and I finally got rid of it and went to aspen. I feel like it helps hold the heat a bit more and keeps it cozier which the snakes like. My bps burrow into the aspen a bit and almost create a nest.

But above all, it definitely helps with the odor compared to the newspaper. When they were on the paper, if they passed a urate or pooped, I noticed immediately and had to clean it that second! At least now it doesn't fill my room with those smells thanks to the aspen. Now its just some spot cleaning and I clean everything every 2 weeks. With the newspaper, I was cleaning out the tubs like every 5 days or so because they pee soo much!

Sorry, I feel like I'm rambling... a headache is my excuse...

I had been using aspen like that for a while and recently switched to shredded aspen and am much happier with it. It seems to help with humidity more than the chips and I think it's also better to feed on as I have had snakes almost take down some nasty wood chunks with their food. With the shredded aspen I don't worry about that, plus I just like the aesthetic of it more. If you can't find it locally I would think you could get it from most any large online reptile supply place. It doesn't weigh that much so I don't think shipping would be outrageous.

I have that same type of aspen. I don't like it because of it's shredding type.

I like the softer, more compact thin shredded stuff.. but I can't find it in bulk. :[

I recently switched back to aspen too, I use the shredded stuff though because I think it's more absorbent and holds moisture better. I love paper, because everything stays so clean but I get so sick of fighting with humidity problems every winter. I'll probably switch back to paper next summer but for the wintertime aspen does seem to work better for me.

are there any good sources for shredded aspen?? in bulk amounts of course.

Thanks,
Drew

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Originally Posted by drew2420

are there any good sources for shredded aspen?? in bulk amounts of course.

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I haven't ordered any yet but this is what I found. Harlan 4.38 cu.ft:
http://www.boasandballs.com/supplies.html
--Josh

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Originally Posted by Beardedragon

If I could find cheap Shredded aspen id use it, but the only time Ive seen it was at a show in another state. I used this stuff for a while when I first got lesser and never had any problems with it, but im guessing the finer shred it is the more absorbent and less pokey it comes.

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I don't like the fine stuff it packs to tight and makes a wood floor in the tub. I like the big stuff it works great for me.