Substrates reptibark vs aspen

[AnnaK231]

Just be careful when feeding. It's not (per my vet) recommended to feed in the tub if you have a substrate that can get stuck in their mouths. I've noticed a few people using it and recommend it. Coconut husk is another good one.

If you're still having issues with bad sheds, try a temporary humid hide or small "Dixie cups" filled with soaked/damp sphagnum moss.

[200xth]

Just be careful when feeding. It's not (per my vet) recommended to feed in the tub if you have a substrate that can get stuck in their mouths. I've noticed a few people using it and recommend it. Coconut husk is another good one.

If you're still having issues with bad sheds, try a temporary humid hide or small "Dixie cups" filled with soaked/damp sphagnum moss.

You can feed in a tub with substrate. Mine get mouthfuls of pine shavings fairly regularly and everyone is healthy. They evolved to eat on jungle floors which are loaded with undigestible garbage, a little bit of wood shavings or coco husk won't hurt them.

[STjepkes]

You can feed in a tub with substrate. Mine get mouthfuls of pine shavings fairly regularly and everyone is healthy. They evolved to eat on jungle floors which are loaded with undigestible garbage, a little bit of wood shavings or coco husk won't hurt them.

Depends on the substrate. Reptibark definitely can be an issue. I've used it with hatchlings in the past and on multiple occasions had a piece become lodged between a python's jaws vertically upright. Not a fun scenario.

[Citrus]

Depends on the substrate. Reptibark definitely can be an issue. I've used it with hatchlings in the past and on multiple occasions had a piece become lodged between a python's jaws vertically upright. Not a fun scenario.

Yeah they would usually get a few pieces of aspen when feeding which is no problem if they are able to digest rodent bones. But I can just see this repti bark getting stick in their mouth/throat.
So what do I do for a separate container to feed? Just put them in a smaller tub for 30 minutes and when the f/to is in their belly move them back?


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[STjepkes]

Yeah they would usually get a few pieces of aspen when feeding which is no problem if they are able to digest rodent bones. But I can just see this repti bark getting stick in their mouth/throat.
So what do I do for a separate container to feed? Just put them in a smaller tub for 30 minutes and when the f/to is in their belly move them back?


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Yeah, When I had very few snakes I'd feed in a separate container pretty much like you described. But it honestly is a hassle and is the #1 easiest way to get bit by your snakes. Regardless of using a tank or tub, if humidity is your issue, I'd suggest cypress mulch probably. You'll have a better time feeding in-enclosure with that than Reptibark or Coco Fiber.

Just my 2 cents.

[Peoples]

You can feed in a tub with substrate. Mine get mouthfuls of pine shavings fairly regularly and everyone is healthy. They evolved to eat on jungle floors which are loaded with undigestible garbage, a little bit of wood shavings or coco husk won't hurt them.

Aren't pine and cedar toxic to snakes....?

[200xth]

Aren't pine and cedar toxic to snakes....?

Cedar is not good, pine is okay.

[Saber402]

I use Repti-Bark for all of my enclosures without issue. It's great for controlling humidity.