What Kind Of Bedding Do You Use? Cypress Or Aspen?

[reptidude1]

Ok i want to know what kind of bedding you guys use cypress or aspen? I use aspen but im looking to switch to cypress. Would this cypress form home depot work?
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...2&ddkey=Search

and b/c its not from a pet store would i need to do someting to it b4 i actually use it?
Also ive herd cypress increases the chance of RI. Is that true?

[CoolioTiffany]

Ok i want to know what kind of bedding you guys use cypress or aspen? I use aspen but im looking to switch to cypress. Would this cypress form home depot work?
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...2&ddkey=Search

and b/c its not from a pet store would i need to do someting to it b4 i actually use it?
Also ive herd cypress increases the chance of RI. Is that true?

I used to use Aspen, and I LOVED it. I have used Cypress in the past, but it attracted bugs because it was humid, had shards and sharp pieces, and I had to mist it a lot so it wouldn't dry out (I used heat lamps at the time).

You can use the Cypress from Home Depot, I'm sure it would be just fine. You won't need to do anything to it just because it's not from the pet store.

Cypress does NOT increase the chance of RI. IMO, it prevents it from happening because it keeps the humidity level right where you want it so it is not too low (which can cause cracking in the lungs which makes it easier for your snake to get RI) and not too high (which can cause scale rot). If you mist too much to where the Cypress it damp or wet, your snake can get scale rot. So make sure you don't mist it too much, only mist it to where it keeps your humidity levels in the correct spot.

[reptidude1]

I was more looking at which is better because i have to pay 30$ shipped (the place is only 1 state away) for a 4cubic ft bag of harlan aspen, but i can get a 2cu ft bag of cypress from home depot (10 min drive) for only 5$ But whats more important is what is better for my snakes?

[reptidude1]

You can use the Cypress from Home Depot, I'm sure it would be just fine. You won't need to do anything to it just because it's not from the pet store.

I ment like bake it in the oven or something

[Tyler_Royality]

Aspen all the way.. I hate bugs! and I hate cooking :]

[greghall]

once you use cypress you will never go back.

[CoolioTiffany]

once you use cypress you will never go back.

That would be 99.9% true. I had Cypress, didn't like it, so I switched back to Aspen. Now I use paper towels for my tubs, and plan on never switching back.

[reptidude1]

Well if it wont harm my bp i will try cypress b/c it only costs 5$ Has anyone ever had it actually bring bugs to your bp's tub b/c my guys tubs are in my room, so i cant have bugs

[stormwulf133]

Be VERY careful. Most Cypress now says Cypress BLEND. IF it says BLEND or MIX it has other things with it. I ran all over town looking for pure Cypress. They all said blend. I called the manufacturers and most of them said it was 80% Cypress and 20% pine or even CEDER! Be very careful what you use.

[ChrisS]

I used aspen before and love it, but now i use newspaper. I personally don't like the look of cypress so I've never used it. And stay away from cypress blend. A buddy of mine works at Home Depot and said even if it doesn't state it has cedar, it could have small traces of cedar. It only takes a tiny piece to harm your snake.