Gene finally has a thread!

[jmcrook]

I haven't had to mist at all. It's just so damp in there it's crazy.

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Do you use any water to help break up the coco blocks?


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[Sauzo]

Holy cow!! Mills Fleet Farm recently changed it then to no shipping on the aspen. I had 3 bags shipped to me on a free shipping deal back in November on a Thanksgiving deal.

Well since you have only a couple animals, my vote then would be for Zoo Med aspen. The stuff is by far the best aspen I've seen but costs more. I got mine from https://www.chewy.com/zoo-med-aspen-...-bag/dp/123800

I get all my substrate from Chewy. They are awesome with prices and the delivery is crazy fast. Ordered 11 bags of Zoo Med Forest Floor cypress from them last week on a Friday and it was here by Tuesday. Just be sure to order over $49 so you get the free 2 day shipping.

[Stearns84]

Holy cow!! Mills Fleet Farm recently changed it then to no shipping on the aspen. I had 3 bags shipped to me on a free shipping deal back in November on a Thanksgiving deal.

Well since you have only a couple animals, my vote then would be for Zoo Med aspen. The stuff is by far the best aspen I've seen but costs more. I got mine from https://www.chewy.com/zoo-med-aspen-...-bag/dp/123800

I get all my substrate from Chewy. They are awesome with prices and the delivery is crazy fast. Ordered 11 bags of Zoo Med Forest Floor cypress from them last week on a Friday and it was here by Tuesday. Just be sure to order over $49 so you get the free 2 day shipping.

Think this will work? Seems like it's just Aspen. It's in the rodent section vs the reptile and half the price. Its $13

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[jmcrook]

Think this will work? Seems like it's just Aspen. It's in the rodent section vs the reptile and half the price. Its $13

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I personally like the shredded stuff better but this should work too. May not be quite as absorbent but who knows, I’ve never used the shaved aspen


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[Stearns84]

I personally like the shredded stuff better but this should work too. May not be quite as absorbent but who knows, I’ve never used the shaved aspen


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For a small bag it was $18. Is Jane too but like 6 bags!

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[jmcrook]

For a small bag it was $18. Is Jane too but like 6 bags!

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Wha? Who’s Jane? Hahah


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[Sauzo]

Think this will work? Seems like it's just Aspen. It's in the rodent section vs the reptile and half the price. Its $13

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That's shaved stuff. I wouldnt use it. It wont pack down so you would be digging around for poop and piss. Plus i dont think shaved absorbs as well as shredded, but thats just me.

[Stearns84]

Well I bought it, for $13 I'll give it a try. If it keeps the humidity in range, then I'll find a source online for the good stuff.

Wish me luck boys

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[Stearns84]

When you both want to play but you can't because he ate yesterday.

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[Stearns84]

A few general observations of Aspen. I read online that Aspen dust "causes cancer" but only in the state of California. So on my way home I stopped and looked at the reptile bags of Aspen say the same warning as my hamster bag of Aspen.

Light weight and 100% dry is far less dusty than Reptichip when it drys. It's very light and fluffy so I'm curious how much will end up in the water dish.

Visually, I hate the way the snakes look on it. You don't get that beautiful stark contrast that makes the snakes burst with the lights on.

I moved Gene's water dish far to the cool side. To keep the humidity as far down as I can. The basement is at a minimum humidity of like 60% even with the dehumidifier on. Gene just sinks to the floor even with the litter dam maxed out with Aspen. He was unsure in it at first but slowly put is body in it. He has been all over his enclosure for the last 2 hours. Guessing he's just adjusting.

Tina like usual just loved it. Dug around for a while then went to her hide.

Looking forward to see how it will hold up. Worried about finding pre and pop because it will blend in more.

Ps. I did but Gene's hide back in, thermometers and his logs. He also didn't seem fazed chilling in Tina's enclosure for 2 hours.

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