best substrate

[Scarcelime]

so im asking you all on your opinion on what substrate i should use instead of newspaper...the more input the better

[joshn6805]

i prefer the aspen. you don't have to change the aspen every time you spill water on it, and the cleanup is not hard at all.

[Scarcelime]

its good with humidity too right?

[Kaorte]

I second aspen. Has been working great for me!

It helps with smells, is pretty absorbent, looks great, and holds humidity fairly well (I have had no issues, but I also use tubs.)

[Scarcelime]

tubs????

[joshn6805]

its holds humidity okay. it really depends on if you have a screen top and light if you have both than its probably gonna require a daily misting.

[joshn6805]

tubs????

yes tubs. some people have tubs for rack setups or just for the cheaper cost. there really the best way to go. they are economical and provide a secure environment where the bp feels safe as they cannot see out.

[Kaorte]

tubs????

Yep! My favorite!

[Scarcelime]

haha and what about breathing gotta make holes right? lol i know not big ones not that dumb but i wanted to go that way but im confused with the set up as how lighting and what not and heating?

[Kaorte]

haha and what about breathing gotta make holes right? lol i know not big ones not that dumb but i wanted to go that way but im confused with the set up as how lighting and what not and heating?

Yep! You poke air holes with a soldering iron (or a drill, but you could crack the pastic).
I just tape my UTH to the bottom and I am good to go. I don't use supplemental lighting.