I like aspen shavings. They absorb lots of fluids(good for swimmer snakes) The wide curl shavings over the shredded sticks. But, the last bag I got of it came with wood mites. Oh and how they love the grape vine branches. I know they dont bug the snakes but they are buggin me. I may have to throw out the entire bag, bake all my branches, and put them on paper towels. So theres my pros and cons.![]()