I saw a thread earlier of someone asking what kinds of substrate everyone uses for their big snakes etc etc. I currently use ReptiChip for my entire 19 snake rack, and I use Unprinted Newspaper for my 8 Ft Burmese Pythons enclosure. I am currently building him a 2'x6'x12" cage. I am installing Linoleum on the floor and sides, so technically there is No need for substrate. However, I do plan to still use Something just for easier cleaning. I am undecided whether to stick to my unprinted newspaper or to switch him over to Coconut Chips as well. My questions here are: How the HELL do you tell when a snake pees in it???? I made my first mix of the Repti Chip on the 18th of last month and I made it too wet. It just, a week ago, started to dry out and turn it's normal non-wet color, BUT, since ceramic bowls are too heavy (IMO) for slide out tubs in a rack, I use plastic containers ($0.98 for 2 at Walmart ayy). My snakes constantly drag these around their tubs and Sometime spill water. I never know if half of their cage is wet because my 6 foot reticulated python is sitting underneath her water bowl... Or if she actually peed. I had them all on paper before switching to this and it was VERY clear when they peed. I like to keep them as healthy as I can and would hate for them to be sitting in pee. Currently, I feel like I am wasting bedding by changing it out too often or just for water leakage. I did want to switch to the PVC coupling - Deli Cup combination, but my tubs are only 3.5" - 4" high. a 4" coupling is about 4" high so my snakes wouldn't be able to drink from it.. Cutting them in half would be a major pain in the ass, and also would not work because that would put the Coupling at 2" high but the deli cup at 3" deep. I STILL wipe daily condensation off every tub each day, which I know is my fault, but I would hate to wipe down the inside glass of a 2'x6' cage everyday if I make it too wet next month. Also, How often do you guys recommend changing Repti Chip? I've seen 1 month, 2 month, 3 months, Even the Eco-Earth says 6 Months on the bag. Any other advice is welcome. ^_^