My BP died inexplicably and I'm crushed... any ideas?

[blackcrystal22]

Aspen is safe for substrate, but not for feeding. It can cause impaction. Some bags will even warn about feeding on aspen. 4 of my snakes are fed in a seperate feeding container because I use aspen. The two that won't eat in another container are fed on a "tray". Before feeding them I cover the aspen with a piece of cardboard for them to eat on. I am very sorry about your snake. I too recomend taking him to a vet to find out the cause for the sake of your other snakes.

It can cause impaction in large amounts, but is very rare.
And it's doubtful that was the reason this animal died, as the other posters have said, that was just aspen stuck to his vent, it had not come out of his vent.

Good luck and I hope your collection is safe!