Again questions.... Dumb questions.

[Axel28]

I'm trying to make everything right... but anyways, i've read the sticky about the 20 gallon tank setup but I have a question about that.

Is Aspen bedding actually good for a bp? I mean, people were saying, the aspen bedding is dusty and that can cause Respiratory Infection or something (I can't quite remember) Is that true and if so what bedding should I use?
Some suggested, I believe, Coco Chips?

And secondly, should I take the background out of my Exo-Terra?
Like can the BP get stuck behind the background??
I thought I read up on something like they can get behind the background and possibly get stuck behind it. I mean it looks impossible for them to get behind it so.

But anyways I know I'm posting alot but I wanna make sure everything is PERFECT before I get the ball python and I know I still have to get some stuff but I just wanna make sure.

Anyways, Thank you for putting up with my crap everyone. xD

But literally, thank you for replying and the advice. I really do appreciate all of everyones help.

[Sunnieskys]

Aspen doesn't tend to hold moisture well. I use herptopia, now reptile prime. Dust less coconut husk that holds moisture so well without feeling wet. For the background if you get get your fingers behind it your snake can too. Nothing sticky such as tape goes inside an enclosure.

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[KayLynn]

I'm trying to make everything right... but anyways, i've read the sticky about the 20 gallon tank setup but I have a question about that.

Is Aspen bedding actually good for a bp? I mean, people were saying, the aspen bedding is dusty and that can cause Respiratory Infection or something (I can't quite remember) Is that true and if so what bedding should I use?
Some suggested, I believe, Coco Chips?

And secondly, should I take the background out of my Exo-Terra?
Like can the BP get stuck behind the background??
I thought I read up on something like they can get behind the background and possibly get stuck behind it. I mean it looks impossible for them to get behind it so.

But anyways I know I'm posting alot but I wanna make sure everything is PERFECT before I get the ball python and I know I still have to get some stuff but I just wanna make sure.

Anyways, Thank you for putting up with my crap everyone. xD

But literally, thank you for replying and the advice. I really do appreciate all of everyones help.

If you're using a tank, or even if you aren't, eco-earth substrate, coco chips, husk, or orchid bark are usually recommended. They hold moisture better, which helps to keep your humidity up. Aspen is okay but can be a pain in regards to humidity, which is already kind of a pain to manage with a tank.

Cover the sides and back of your tank, it will make your bp feel more secure. When I used tanks back in the day, I used black paper. Do not tape it on the inside of the tank. Tape can cause some really nasty and sometimes fatal injuries to a snake.

[Axel28]

Aspen doesn't tend to hold moisture well. I use herptopia, now reptile prime. Dust less coconut husk that holds moisture so well without feeling wet. For the background if you get get your fingers behind it your snake can too. Nothing sticky such as tape goes inside an enclosure.

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Aspen also gets moldy too, right?

Thank you for your reply and help.

[Axel28]

If you're using a tank, or even if you aren't, eco-earth substrate, coco chips, husk, or orchid bark are usually recommended. They hold moisture better, which helps to keep your humidity up. Aspen is okay but can be a pain in regards to humidity, which is already kind of a pain to manage with a tank.

Cover the sides and back of your tank, it will make your bp feel more secure. When I used tanks back in the day, I used black paper. Do not tape it on the inside of the tank. Tape can cause some really nasty and sometimes fatal injuries to a snake.

Okay, thank you, can i use white paper? Like printer paper? Ans yes I know not to put tape in the tank.

Thank you for your reply and helpfulness.

[KayLynn]

Okay, thank you, can i use white paper? Like printer paper? Ans yes I know not to put tape in the tank.

Thank you for your reply and helpfulness.

Sure, as long as the tank feels closed off and secure. I used black because it looked nice and kept it just a bit darker. The issue is usually the snake can see all the things outside of the glass. If there's a lot of activity going on that can be seen, or the space feels too open it can potentially stress he snake.

They're all about feeling secure and hiding

[Sunnieskys]

Aspen also gets moldy too, right?

Thank you for your reply and help.

It can yes.

[Zincubus]

Personally i cant stand aspen !
Looks horrid , gets all over the house and carpets and doesn't hold moisture PLUS it seems to drain all the colours out of your snake apart from real dark coloured ones like MBKs etc

I absolutely love Orchid bark ( Reptibark in the states?) as it has the exact opposite qualities of the above mentioned


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