Substrate issues

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It's not a good substrate for snakes and it's prone to mites. You have to bake it all thw time because it carries so much bacteria. This is what a friend told me about it

Hmm. Ok. Like others have said I have also used it for years along with forrest floor and have never had any issues. As far as mites, they can hide in any kind substrate. You mentioned in your op that you might try coco husk. You can't go wrong with that either. I have that in other cages too lol. Bottom line try coco and see if you like it. Very absorbent and holds humidity great