I use the zoo med forest floor 100% cypress much and the aspen bedding mixed together. The humidity is too high with the cypress alone! I always put paper towels down in the enclosure when I feed Noodles so she doesn't accidentally ingest any. I don't find it has a stronger oder than other substrates, and I find it's as easy to clean as other substrates. I know all the pet stores here carry it, but I'm not sure about where you are!