I've tried paper towel, I hated it. It always got soaked when my snake peed and I'd end up cleaning everything in the tank. Now, I'm using repti bark. Not bad, holds humidity good but also holds smell! I will certainly be switching again. I've tried Eco earth for other pets, I absolutely hate it. I think it is possibly the worst substrate out there. It's sticky, messy, and dries out quick. Coco husk is pretty good. Holds humidity and is less messy. I think I will give cypress mulch a go next time. I've heard it hold humidity great, looks good, and the "woody" smell overpowers any other scents. I don't know about you, but I'd take the smell of wood over urates any day. The only complaint I've heard about the mulch is that it can come infested with mites, but there is simple ways to fix this. Anyways, hope I helped and good luck!


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