Where to buy unprinted newspaper?

[itskrystle]

I've heard a lot of people say they use unprinted newspaper as substrate for their tubs. I'm looking to purchase this and was wondering where you buy it. I've checked Lowes and Home Depot and the only thing they have similar is the paper used for packing, like when you're moving. Is this what everyone is using? Thanks in advance!

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

That paper you are talking about is actually great stuff. Get a big roll and a paper cutter from an office supply store and you have it made

I dont know where to get the unprinted newspaper though

[2kdime]

Dont let ANYONE tell you different

This is the cheapest place, and they sell a quality product.

http://www.packagingsupplies.com/Newsprint_Sheets.html

[771subliminal]

you can call your local newspaper and talk to someone alot of them will sell you the roll ends (which will last you a long time) for pretty cheap or even give it to you.

[BAD Morphs]

I get mine at lowes for 9 dollars for 140 sheets and they fit almost perfect in 41qt tubs.

[itskrystle]

Awesome! Thanks so much. I'll run by Lowes and pick up some of the packing paper for now but will definitely be calling the local newspapers to see if they will sell me the end rolls. I just wanted to make sure that the packing paper was safe and basically the same as newspaper before I used it.

[rabernet]

I get mine at lowes for 9 dollars for 140 sheets and they fit almost perfect in 41qt tubs.

I use this too, but I may be trying out the company that Travis linked to!

[MarkS]

I get mine at ULINE

You can also get other packing supplies there some of which make good substrates like Kraft paper or bogus paper, I've tried the Kraft paper, but it's not very absorbent. I'd like to try the bogus paper but I've got to wait until I run out of unprinted newspaper.

[Seru1]

On a side note why is important to get unprinted?


I have just been using regular newspapers.

[MarkS]

On a side note why is important to get unprinted?


I have just been using regular newspapers.

No particular reason other then the ink can rub off on your snake and make them look kind of dirty and smudged. This is particularily noticable on albinos and such. I think most inks these days are soy based so there aren't any health concerns that I know about.