Cypress mulch substrate

[Cameron Lamb Exotics]

Does anyone here use cypress mulch as substrate, if so where can you buy it from in bulk. Im currently using aspen shavings and I like it and everything but I think mulch looks better.

[The Serpent Merchant]

Yes, many people use cypress, I personally do not though. Look for grade A mulch that is just Cypress at your local home improvement stores/ gardening centers.

[Cameron Lamb Exotics]

Are you aware of any dies, pesticides, insects that I would need to worry about by purchasing at a home improvment store?

[The Serpent Merchant]

You ant to get Cypress that does not have ANY dies/pesticides. Insects usually isn't a problem, but I would just keep an eye out for them

[Slim]

Hopefully snake lab will chime in on this one. I'm pretty sure he buys his substrate in bulk like you're talking about.

[kitedemon]

It really is dependent on the area. Where I am 100% cyprus is only available at pet stores the stuff from a garden centre has cyprus, cedar, Douglas fir, and pine bark and chips. It is often stained red or black too, and is not sold for use with food crops. I would not suggest using what I can get at all. Be careful when you do find it get a sample and check through what is there and see if you can identify what is in it.

[Cameron Lamb Exotics]

Thanx for all the feedback, I like the cypress from petstores but from the amount Ill be buying it just isnt price convienant. If I only had one snake I wouldnt hesistate. Ive seen all kinds of cypress at home depot or lows but just wasnt sure If it was snake friendly.

[kitedemon]

Just check it over and make sure it is what you are expecting. I use organic coco coir it is way cheaper than I could get any wood chip substrate for and I really like it. By me it retails at 7$ for 110L but I get it for less from an organic greenhouse. They mark it up as well.

[OhhWatALoser]

Thanx for all the feedback, I like the cypress from petstores but from the amount Ill be buying it just isnt price convienant. If I only had one snake I wouldnt hesistate. Ive seen all kinds of cypress at home depot or lows but just wasnt sure If it was snake friendly.

ive been using it for 3 or so years now. no problems, holds humidity well, only thing i'm not happy with is this year it's not shredded as well as previous years, i might need to find another brand or something.