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Substrate
best substrate except for:
- cypress mulch
- aspen
- orchid bark
i want something like a sandy type, something that's nice looking etc...
Thanks a lot
Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened.
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I would caution against using a fine particle substrate. Corrugated board looks neat and clean.
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It's not about neat looking or what YOU want it's about meeting proper husbandry!
Sand is not natural (BP are not found in desert areas) and it will not allow you to meet proper husbandry as it will not hold humidity.
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Re: Substrate
 Originally Posted by Deborah
It's not about neat looking or what YOU want it's about meeting proper husbandry!
Sand is not natural (BP are not found in desert areas) and it will not allow you to meet proper husbandry as it will not hold humidity.
yea i understand, I currently use aspen i was wanting something to use while my snake has mites something cheap and easily replacing because the white paper towels im suing are so unsafe i feel like he just get underneath them easily and get burned :/
Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened.
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How many layers of paper towel are you using that there is that much of a temp difference 
They are so thin the temp should be the same top and bottom, if he would get burned under them he would get burned on them....
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Re: Substrate
ive got quite a few layers, i just mean there not good material there are easy to lift up i cant really explain what i mean.
Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened.
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I get what you mean, I just don't see how that much heat is lost.
Again, corrugated board.
EDIT: wrap, corrugated wrap!
Last edited by mackynz; 06-27-2012 at 04:42 PM.
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Re: Substrate
The BEST substrate when you have mite is either un-printed newspaper or white paper towel, this will help you monitor the infestation. Once the mites are gone you can then change to your regular substrate.
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Re: Substrate
 Originally Posted by mackynz
How many layers of paper towel are you using that there is that much of a temp difference
They are so thin the temp should be the same top and bottom, if he would get burned under them he would get burned on them....
Not trying to hijack this thread, but I am testing a new rack and the temp below and above a single piece of newspaper is quite significant. Like 4 to 5 degrees. What gives??? Ugh!
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