Subsrate question

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Pine or cedar bedding is highly discouraged in almost every reptile and small animal pet community, so that tells you something. The only pine product I use is one where the animal don't dig in it or breathe it, like pine pellets as litter for my bunny's litterbox. I'm also highly allergic to pine dust and smell if I stir it (I do not scoop, everything gets throw out in one go, another reason why I can't use it for my cats) - the stuff feels like it is burning my lungs and nose, it gets so bad I would have trouble breathing long (I used an N95 mask) after I stopped handling the dust. I can't imagine how these animals must feel when they dig and burrow and the dust flies right into their lungs. One may argue that I'm human, so it does not apply? Maybe, but keep in mind humans are anatomically close to the mouse, and pine and cedar bedding is lethal to them. Just not worth the risk.

I completely understand though, I'm also having trouble finding available any coco husk in my area. I need some before the next cleaning, lol. This all started when the pandemic begin, so hang in there, they will come back to stock and prices will drop back to normal eventually. I wish I could tell you that there is an alternative substrate that is cheaper, I could not find any at this time.