Awesome I'll check for them the next time I go to the pet store - I've not got but 3 pet stores within 20 miles so is there a website to order them from? If a stinky mess is the worst that can happen from the attempt consider me game lol

I'll change the substrate immediately and give that a try too. Is there a preferred or is it all kind of the same sorta deal. If so, the coconut husk substrate seems the most cost efficient and maintainable - will this suffice? I have only used it in the past with a Peruvian red tail boa...worked pretty good though?