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View Poll Results: Which Substrate for Glass Enclosure?

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  • Aspen

    11 28.21%
  • Cypress

    11 28.21%
  • Carpet

    0 0%
  • Paper (newspaper, papertowels)

    4 10.26%
  • Other

    13 33.33%
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    Registered User Willie76's Avatar
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    Which substrate for glass enclosures

    Just a quick poll to see what you guys prefer for substrate in glass enclosures (aquarium style). I have been using Cypress as it seems to retain moisture well in our dry winters.

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    Re: Which substrate for glass enclosures

    I've only ever used Repti-bark and clumps of sphagnum moss. I like the Repti bark but have been thinking about switching to cypress mulch for a change.

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    Re: Which substrate for glass enclosures

    I use aspen and love it. Easy to see where the snake has done its business and spot clean and nice smell to is as well
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    I used ReptiBark until little seedlings started sprouting out. Mine's on aspen now.

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    Re: Which substrate for glass enclosures

    Quote Originally Posted by schrammalot View Post
    I used ReptiBark until little seedlings started sprouting out. Mine's on aspen now.
    I've never seen this. Do you have a pic by chance?

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    I use Eco Earth to help with humidity. But I'm a newbie and just have one BP.
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    Re: Which substrate for glass enclosures

    Repti-Bark with shredded coconut husk atm. Looking for coconut piece along the likes of Kritters-Krumble. I think Exo-Terra makes one that should be available somewhere in my area.

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    Re: Which substrate for glass enclosures

    My balls are in a rack, so my papertowels don't count. But at the moment my boas are in glass enclosures and are on aspen.

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    Re: Which substrate for glass enclosures

    Hapi Gro Cypress mulch from Lowe's. Intended for landscaping but great for terrariums. No bugs, no dyes, no problems. And it costs only 3.48 for a bag over 30lbs!(link included)

    http://www.lowes.com/pd_92889-76450-...ductId=3467633
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    coco coir (aka eco earth) it is cheaper than everything I have found and holds more humidity than everything I have ever tried. It is hard to beat.

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