I am very sorry you had that experience. I don't know what may have caused your forest floor to smell funky...maybe the bag was exploded to something before you bought it...like something was spilled on it or something. Idk. I have used it with no problems so far. I hope you don't hold it against all of us that some people or major jerks and think their way is the only way. I have also heard very good things about reptibark and Coco husk although I can't speak from experience on these. I hope you find something that works for you and your snake as that is what matters.
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