Substrate?

[Herp4life11]

What kind do you guys use and were do ya'll get it?

Just wondering cuz I use newspaper and want to start using Aspen but, dont know were to get it cheaper then PetCo or Pets Mart stores.

[wax32]

I use newspaper.

[shadow120]

i use newspaper but i think you can get bales of aspen at farm supply places but im not sure

[fredanthony]

I currently use Aspen, I get it from my local reptile store.

[Herp4life11]

I use newspaper.

Can you keep your hum. around the right temp? If so how cuz, I cant!

[shadow120]

use a bigger water bowl. i have no idea what my humidity is all my sheds come off in one piece so i dont worry about it

[Alexandra V]

For the newer snakes I use paper towel so I can monitor stool and check for mites, etc.

Once I know they're good, I put them on coconut bedding to help me with humidity

[Boanerges]

I use paper towels for babies-Juvi's and printed newspaper for my adults and I have no humidity issues.

[Vypyrz]

I use Aspen Sani-Chips. I get it at shows to save on shipping, but you can order it online here:

http://www.nationalpetpharmacy.com/C...d/Native-Earth

You can get the 2.2cu ft of Sani-Chips, which is a 20lbs bag or you can get the Shredded Aspen in a 4.3cu ft bag which is 36lbs...

[doctor patches]

i used the aspen, but it sticks to everything, and you end up having to clean up every time you open the tank. also, it sucks the moisture out of everything, so humidity was an issue. i went and got two of those reptile carpets, they work fine so far.

1) they're easy to clean
2) they insulate against that hot UTH, the hottest it gets in the warm side hide (totally depends on house temp) is usually 90, and that's if its warm inside, usually it's mid to high 80's
3) for humidity, i have a large bowl with sphagnum moss, and i throw some into the two hides as well. stays moist for 3 to 5 days. i check it when i change the water. and you can rinse it, ring it out and use it again. up to 4 weeks they say, unless it gets soiled.

by having two, you have one cleaned and ready to swap out whenever the one in the tank gets messy. i suggest heavy decorations in the tank to prevent your snake from trying to crawl under the carpet against the glass.