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What kind of bedding should I use??
I have him on ecoearth right now but idk if another would be a better fit? What are the pros and cons to all the different kind?! there's so many to choose from😰
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I use a shredded aspen called "Harlan Teklad" and I LOVE it.
It looks great and cleans up very nicely, doesn't hold humidity as good as say, Eco earth or other coco husk, but it is fine here in Ga.
Plus you can get massive bags of it for very cheap.
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Re: What kind of bedding should I use??
Thanks man!! I really appreciate it!
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Re: What kind of bedding should I use??
I use Aspen Sani-chips in the BP tub, and in the boa cages, I use corrugated paper, which is similar to cardboard.
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Re: What kind of bedding should I use??
I see the aspen chips a log whats the appeal over just aspen shavings?
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Re: What kind of bedding should I use??
 Originally Posted by MonkeyShuttle
I see the aspen chips a log whats the appeal over just aspen shavings?
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The chips do work great at absorbing, it works like cat litter. I just switched because I just kept making a mess with them lol
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Re: What kind of bedding should I use??
Where do you guys get the Harlan Teklad?
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I was using paper towels for a while, I switched over to the kraft indented paper.
Easy to clean, easy to put in tub. No mess. Humidity can be a concern, so if you live in a low humidity area or particularly dry house you may be better off with something else.
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Re: What kind of bedding should I use??
 Originally Posted by AGibson22
Where do you guys get the Harlan Teklad?
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Some people can find it at feed stores, but I get it from here.
http://www.pet360.com/product/9216/n...ressed-bedding
The bag is huge.
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Re: What kind of bedding should I use??
I use paper towel.
I check my tubs twice a day and it makes cleanup much easier for me. I used to use Aspen chips but the brand I was using contained mites. These were NOT snake mites, but were crawling all over the snakes since they were in the bedding. I will use Aspen shavings (different brand/different source) when I want to increase the humidity. What you use will depend on your environment, and your own since of appeal. I personally wouldn’t use the eco-earth for Ball Pythons. I fear that it may stay too wet/damp and may cause scale rot. I like my substrate to be dry or (in the case with the aspen shavings) provide air circulation under the snake.
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