Is colored news paper bad to use?

[mjmendoza]

Ive read and some articles that newspaper that has color you shouldn't use as substrate. Does it matter if it colored like a target ad?

[Kinra]

I used printed news paper for a while and the only problem I had was it started turning my snakes bellies gray. I now use packing paper which is pretty much unprinted news paper because I like it when my spider's whites are actually white.

[mjmendoza]

Oh ok. Got it

[Highline Reptiles South]

Most newsprint uses vegetable based die but I avoid for the stated reason...the colors will bleed into your snake!

[dr del]

Hi,

I use printed newspaper and have never had a problem with the colour bleeding onto the scales.

Then again I let it sit in a pile and by the time it is used it can be up to 6 months old.

Maybe if I ever manage to get a BEL or pied I will see it.


dr del

[mjmendoza]

Thanks guys

[heathers*bps]

I've been using printed newspaper since may and haven't noticed anything going on with my guys.