Substrate Alternative?

[Shayne]

I used to get it at cost direct from manufacturer though the company I work for which was SO nice!! When I bought these at cost, they were a whopping $22.
but since I moved out of state, I get it at amazon. Various places sell it and pricing varies, so I don't always go with the same seller. Average price is between $52-65/rl (free prime shipping)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...02_s00?ie=UTF8
that one is Ship now Supply. I've also bought Tape Logic, there are other vendors as well. You can get at places like Uline but you have to pay shipping and shipping is pricey.

There are different flutes (the size of the corrugated 'wave', I prefer A flute 1/4", B is a bit smaller but also cheaper).
My adult boa cages are 4x2, hog isle cages are 3x2, this is 24" width so I cut the roll down into 4' and 3' lengths with scissors, the roll is 250' long and heavy

Hope that helps!

Very nice!

I like the fact that it's corrugated and to size (24"). Just ordered a roll.

Thanks!

[Bogertophis]

Interesting.

Never thought about bout the nylon carpet as I figured it would be too much of a pain to completely remove every time. I do like the "go green" idea though.

You wouldn't want to hand-wash carpets for a house-full of snakes, but if you only have a few, it's the most economical option. The stuff I mean is sold in large home-
improvement stores, usually on 12' rolls by the foot, & have at least 2 carpets per cage (for a quick change) works best. The stuff comes in green, brown, tan, gray, &
usually other a few other colors too, as well as some textures; it has no backing, cuts with scissors (about 1/4" thick at most) & can be "spot cleaned" in place. It's the
most eco-friendly, which appeals to me too, & snakes LOVE the traction. Any leftover pieces can be used other ways too, like rolled into a soft tubular hide. Be sure to
feed your snakes on a "plate" of some kind though...so their teeth don't catch on it. (it mostly takes "fangs" to catch on it, but I like to give the 'big picture' in case...)
I've used it for various snakes over the years, & I especially loved using it when I had a large BCI...it worked the best for her.

[Shayne]

You wouldn't want to hand-wash carpets for a house-full of snakes, but if you only have a few, it's the most economical option. The stuff I mean is sold in large home-
improvement stores, usually on 12' rolls by the foot, & have at least 2 carpets per cage (for a quick change) works best. The stuff comes in green, brown, tan, gray, &
usually other a few other colors too, as well as some textures; it has no backing, cuts with scissors (about 1/4" thick at most) & can be "spot cleaned" in place. It's the
most eco-friendly, which appeals to me too, & snakes LOVE the traction. Any leftover pieces can be used other ways too, like rolled into a soft tubular hide. Be sure to
feed your snakes on a "plate" of some kind though...so their teeth don't catch on it. (it mostly takes "fangs" to catch on it, but I like to give the 'big picture' in case...)
I've used it for various snakes over the years, & I especially loved using it when I had a large BCI...it worked the best for her.

Yep, I may end up going that route as Zelda looks like she can do some serious "dookie damage". 💩😳