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    best substrate for hatchlings

    Which one is better to use for hatchlings? Wood shavings? Or newspapers?.

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    Whats easier for the keeper is the true question.
    Paper towels.

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    I always use paper towels for hatchlings. Lets me monitor health better by being able to immediately see signs of defecation, urates, mites etc that might be hidden in a shredded substrate. Easy to clean also.

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    Paper towel is great and easy and if you have hatchlings that how a little shy, harder to start, provide them with aspen, that will allow them to bury themselves offering more security.

    I keep all mine on aspen now.
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    I see. Thanks guys. I should get some paper towels and some aspen as back up.

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    Paper towels for a couple of weeks, then on to newspaper...
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