A few questions about using newspaper as a substrate

[snakesRkewl]

I get rolls of bounty for $1 each use 8 rolls a week 1-6 sheets per tub depending on size.

Bounty, The quicker picker upper
I use Brawny and prefer paper towels over newspaper any and every day.
You do have to clean up more often than with aspen but way cheaper and being a home dad makes clean up easy.
If I worked and had to be gone a lot I'd be using aspen again.

[RichsBallPythons]

Bounty, The quicker picker upper
I use Brawny and prefer paper towels over newspaper any and every day.
You do have to clean up more often than with aspen but way cheaper and being a home dad makes clean up easy.
If I worked and had to be gone a lot I'd be using aspen again.

Works great for humidity and if they spill the water bowl itll soak most of it up. Not to mention you clean with it why not use it as the bedding.

IMO the white makes it look more attractive,sanitary for the snakes and their color

[JLC]

As I understand it, the "rub-off" is only really noticeable on albinos and other really light colored snakes. It's not harmful though and doesn't always happen.

I use the unprinted paper that you get from moving. The military moves us, so I have TONS of the stuff. (I mean TONS... ) I just use one sheet per tub, folded in half, so there are two layers. Works great for absorbing wastes and spilled water.

I don't bother changing for spilled water (my bowls aren't big enough to completely flood the tub), but I do change it anytime I notice bio waste. It's really quick and easy. Slip the snake into an empty bin or bag...pull out water bowl and hide...pull out paper..wipe down tub with sanitary wipe and dry...toss in a new sheet....replace items and animal. SSOOO much easier than aspen or anything shredded.

And yeah...aspen may absorb more urine...but personally, I wouldn't be able to stand the idea of them laying in their own pee, no matter what. It's just gross. So the type of substrate would not change my frequency of cleaning...just changes how quick & easy that cleaning is.

And I agree....don't mess with the repti-carpet stuff. Worse than worthless.

[snakesRkewl]

Works great for humidity and if they spill the water bowl itll soak most of it up. Not to mention you clean with it why not use it as the bedding.

IMO the white makes it look more attractive,sanitary for the snakes and their color

Completely agree

[Joelolly]

Works great for humidity and if they spill the water bowl itll soak most of it up. Not to mention you clean with it why not use it as the bedding.

IMO the white makes it look more attractive,sanitary for the snakes and their color

How does it help with humidity?

[RichsBallPythons]

How does it help with humidity?

Its not dusty or dry compared to wood bedding like aspen. And when misted holds moisture levels well.

[Brian Crook]

As I understand it, the "rub-off" is only really noticeable on albinos and other really light colored snakes. It's not harmful though and doesn't always happen.

I use the unprinted paper that you get from moving. The military moves us, so I have TONS of the stuff. (I mean TONS... ) I just use one sheet per tub, folded in half, so there are two layers. Works great for absorbing wastes and spilled water.

I don't bother changing for spilled water (my bowls aren't big enough to completely flood the tub), but I do change it anytime I notice bio waste. It's really quick and easy. Slip the snake into an empty bin or bag...pull out water bowl and hide...pull out paper..wipe down tub with sanitary wipe and dry...toss in a new sheet....replace items and animal. SSOOO much easier than aspen or anything shredded.

And yeah...aspen may absorb more urine...but personally, I wouldn't be able to stand the idea of them laying in their own pee, no matter what. It's just gross. So the type of substrate would not change my frequency of cleaning...just changes how quick & easy that cleaning is.

And I agree....don't mess with the repti-carpet stuff. Worse than worthless.

Thanks a lot! This cleared up a lot for me.