Quote Originally Posted by twinklestar View Post
Thank you for all your input I kinda figured substrate was the bedding in the bottom but I wanted to make sure.. Right now I have wood chips in the bottom, about an inch thick.. She was given to me by one of my husbands co-workers (she bought it for her son and he stopped taking care of her) and everything I have came with the "starter" tank that was purchased with her.. I need to do A LOT more reading on BP and I know that, but I figured I would ask experienced owners their opinion and see what works for you and what doesn't...Like are wood chips the best type of substrate?

Depends on the woodchips. Ceder? no no. But Aspen is a perfectly good bedding, and many on here also agree than kiln dried pine is suitable as well. If you aren't sure what you've got, I recommend emptying the tank and using paper towels. They aren't pretty, but they're pretty much the best substrate for ball pythons, imo. And cheap! And easy to clean.