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    Smile Substrate

    I currently have aspen substrate.
    Ive had it down for about2 weeks
    My question is how often should I change it to make sure my snake is clean.
    I did remove poop from the tank two weeks ago.
    It was on an artificial moss pad I had in one of her hides so I don't think the substrate is soiled.
    Just curious on a healthy time to change it.

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    I spot clean as needed and do a complete change out every 1-2 weeks or so (sometimes sooner for my colubrids since they go more often than the boids)
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    Re: Substrate

    alright thank you.
    Do you think I should change it even though she hasn't wasted it yet?

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    Re: Substrate

    Quote Originally Posted by Daybreaker View Post
    I spot clean as needed and do a complete change out every 1-2 weeks or so (sometimes sooner for my colubrids since they go more often than the boids)
    That's quite often! Good on you

    If you spot clean, OP, the vive stays much cleaner for much longer. I think, depending on how much aspen you have down, you can change about once per month. If you have a very thin layer then more often may be needed. I have about an inch, and change it once a month plus spot cleanings every week. Although I'll admit, it's more difficult with a PVC cage than a glass tank that had a clear bottom!
    You should start to notice when it needs a changing. If things start smelling funny, that's a sign.
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