For those that use aspen

[whispersinmyhead]

I hVe been buying aspen shavings at the pet store because the price is good and it lasts a long time. The "snake/reptile" aspen is very expensive. I think the chips would be better but I am not paying that much. Not bad if you only have one but even then it's overpriced.

Is there any aspen at Home Depots etc.? I haven't looked yet but thought I would see what peoples thoughts are on shavings vs chips and where you buy yours.

Note: I live in northern Ontario, Canada and have only a couple small pet stores and a Home Depot. Next city is 3 hours away. I still want to hear your answers even if they don't work for me others may benefit.




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[Badgemash]

I use the harlan teklad lab bedding (nicely shredded aspen), ~$20 US for a 4.3 cubic ft bag. I know there are a few people who supply it on ebay, but I'm not sure if they ship to Canada.

[treeboa]

Farm supply stores usually have bulk bags of shredded aspen. I don't know if you'd have them where you are. They are common here in Michigan.

[dillymann]

You must live pretty far up there then?


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[NYHC4LIFE8899]

I get concerned when people complain about basic prices for bedding and lights etc.. What happens if your snake gets sick? If aspen is a problem then re consider having pets maybe,unless u have a bunch of snakes that's different..if only 2-3 ,price of bedding shouldn't be an issue...

[TheSnakeEye]

I buy the Harlan Teklad large bag. I pick it up for less than $20, but even at $20 it's still a great price compared to retail pet store prices. Why pay more for less?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Do you have any type of store like Tractor Supply? If you do they likely will sell aspen.

[GoingPostal]

I use "small animal" bedding from dr. foster and smith, it's nice shredded aspen about $5 a bag, I think they are 5 pound bags and as I only have two snakes it lasts me quite a while. I already order a bunch of fish supplies from them so it's just easier to throw it on an order, locally there's only the cheap chunky type bedding that I don't like.

[KING JAMES]

I get concerned when people complain about basic prices for bedding and lights etc.. What happens if your snake gets sick? If aspen is a problem then re consider having pets maybe,unless u have a bunch of snakes that's different..if only 2-3 ,price of bedding shouldn't be an issue...

If you can get something that provides the same results for less money why would you not. I dont blame anyone for trying to find ways to save a little bit of money, this can be an expensive hobby at times. More money saved on things like bedding leaves more money for things like you mentioned (vet bills etc...)

[whispersinmyhead]

I get concerned when people complain about basic prices for bedding and lights etc.. What happens if your snake gets sick? If aspen is a problem then re consider having pets maybe,unless u have a bunch of snakes that's different..if only 2-3 ,price of bedding shouldn't be an issue...

Look man. I have lots in the bank but $30 for a tiny bag of aspen is BS. One bag is one 41 QT tub. I like to hangs substrate twice a month. Even at once a month that is nuts when you have a rack. the $15 bag of shredded lasts me 12 changes and spot cleaning. I was just wondering if others like shredded or chipped aspen and where they pick up theirs. Personally I like the shredded aspen but I wonder if the chipped in better in any way?

No need for concern. I have no issue driving my pets hours away to a good vet because we don't have one here. When the time comes I am prepared. I don't want to come off sounding like I can't afford substrate I just don't want to be overcharged because it has a picture of a snake in the bag. I refuse to be charged that much for a picture.


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