Newby question on bedding for BP

[200xth]

I've read that cedar and pine bedding is bad

Pine bedding is fine.

[Fraido]

Pine bedding is fine.

Is it? I thought it was only okay if it was "kiln-dried" or something. It's been drilled into me for so long that "pine is bad! Never use it!"

[MarkS]

Is it? I thought it was only okay if it was "kiln-dried" or something. It's been drilled into me for so long that "pine is bad! Never use it!"

That's a lot of bunk. I know some pretty successful snake breeders who have used nothing but pine for decades without any ill effects. I would MUCH rather keep snakes on pine chips rather then ground walnut shell. Not because of the material it's made of but because of the size. Ground walnut shell would be MUCH easier for snakes to accidentally ingest then chips of pine wood making it much easier for them to become impacted. I've heard it said that pine oil resins are bad and that's why kiln dried is necessary but I don't know of anyone who has experienced an issue with it (unlike cedar which I have personal experience with as being dangerous for snakes) Personally I just keep my snakes on unprinted newpaper and avoid the issue altogether.

[Fraido]

That's a lot of bunk. I know some pretty successful snake breeders who have used nothing but pine for decades without any ill effects. I would MUCH rather keep snakes on pine chips rather then ground walnut shell. Not because of the material it's made of but because of the size. Ground walnut shell would be MUCH easier for snakes to accidentally ingest then chips of pine wood making it much easier for them to become impacted. I've heard it said that pine oil resins are bad and that's why kiln dried is necessary but I don't know of anyone who has experienced an issue with it (unlike cedar which I have personal experience with as being dangerous for snakes) Personally I just keep my snakes on unprinted newpaper and avoid the issue altogether.

Hmm.. thanks for the info!

[200xth]

Is it? I thought it was only okay if it was "kiln-dried" or something. It's been drilled into me for so long that "pine is bad! Never use it!"

Yep. It's okay. I have a few snakes who seem to prefer it for some reason. I use some pine, some aspen, some coco husk, and some kraft paper.

MarkS already said the rest of what I would say so no sense repeating it, but pine is safe if you choose to use it or try it.

[Fraido]

Yep. It's okay. I have a few snakes who seem to prefer it for some reason. I use some pine, some aspen, some coco husk, and some kraft paper.

MarkS already said the rest of what I would say so no sense repeating it, but pine is safe if you choose to use it or try it.

Cool, thanks!