Less expensive coco coir

[bdpicha]

I'm sure this isn't new for some people, but I felt like posting because I have seen many other posts about using Bed-a-Beast and other "pet store brand" coconut husk type substrates.

Most hydroponics stores offer organic coco coir in bulk for purchase. Bales of approximately 4.5 cubic feet expanded, is less than $20 dollars. The bale is approximately 2' x 3' x 6" without expanding. It lasts "forever" as long as you hydrate small amounts when you need to use it.

This is MUCH LESS than what the pet stores charge for the same product. Most pet stores usually offer small bricks for 2-4 dollars a piece or something like that.

Just my 2 cents....

I hope it helps lower costs for individuals that like to use coco coir husk for their substrate, and especially for people that have multiple snakes.

Thanks,
-Brian

P.S. My new hypo has been doing well. I finally get to handle him later tonight. Waiting for a week and making sure he ate his first meal was tough, but well worth it, as he's loving his new home and ate too. I'll get some pics up soon enough.

[Lucas339]

wow that is a good deal. i usually get it online in 3 packs for $10 but still thats no where near the amount as you get from the hydroponic store.

[kitedemon]

I get mine from an organic greenhouse that uses it. They bring it in by the metric ton huge blocks. I bought 2 foot by 3 foot by one foot blocks for 20$.

[wolfy-hound]

Wow, great idea! Thanks for sharing!!

[bdpicha]

I get mine from an organic greenhouse that uses it. They bring it in by the metric ton huge blocks. I bought 2 foot by 3 foot by one foot blocks for 20$.

That's even better. Nice!

[JChristine23]

My girl is used to the repti-bark. Would it bug her too much if I switched her?

[bdpicha]

My girl is used to the repti-bark. Would it bug her too much if I switched her?

I hope that more experienced members will answer your question about preference, since I have never used repti-bark before. However, my guess is that it would be fine to do so.

Coco coir looks similar to repti-bark, and holds humidity pretty well. I have to dry the coco coir out after adding water, or else it spikes the humidity to 80-90% right away. It would depend on where you live though and the RH in your house. The humidity in my place stays around 50% all of the time.

I like coco coir's natural look in the vivarium. I hope this helps.