Aspen vs. Coconut Fibers

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I use both depending on the time of the year and the critter being kept with zero issues. What works for you depends on your local climate, type of enclosure and heating, personal methods of maintenance and upkeep, etc. What I do for my animals in MS will almost certainly need to be done differently for someone in CO/AZ/NY/etc

I agree with the above, if you live in a high humidity area (or want to swop depending on seasonal humidity levels) and so can achieve the right humidity levels with Aspen it is fine.
I cant use Aspen because the background humidity is always low where I live and using that would just make it worse for my ball pythons.

I am using paper because most of mine are in quarantine. Even with a neutral substrate I need 2 bowls to achieve the humidity I need. I couldn't use Aspen as there is no more room for more bowls lol.
But i have bought Reptichip for once the quarantine is over. That should remove the need for two bowls for me.

After HEAVY research of past forums (and a few other websites), I've decided that a forum is the best way to get a second opinion. "

Me too. Lots of experienced keepers here. I have learned a lot already, and still am learning