Is aspen usually kiln dried? I'm extremely suspicious of the aspen I have been using. It smells so strongly and I can't stand it. I am seriously going to go out and buy some cypress mulch instead, I think. I don't know how to feel about this aspen. I bought it from the rodent section because it's like no pet store in town seems to stock the reptile brands. it says 100% aspen, but the only thing I can think of is maybe it's dried differently and perhaps some residue is coming off it??? I just don't know! and it's really bothering me! It just smells so weird.