Great to know, at the very least it's an option. I would more than likely keep the rats in my garage and the snakes in the house. So perhaps I'd rethink using it as substrate for the snakes if I want some sort of odor control. Also I'd rather not stain my snakes. Though the stain should come off in a shed correct?

What would be your recommendation for the most cost effective substrate that does well at odor control. I get the feeling there won't be a miracle substrate I can find on the cheap. It seems that it's either one special one for odor, another super cheap crappy one, or another special type that does well with humidity. But any information would be handy. Thanks a lot Nikki.