I've used newspaper, aspen, cypress, cellsorb,etc., and think cypress is superior for snakes requiring elevated humidity levels, such as Chondros, emeralds, jungle carpets, etc... For most snakes I use aspen-it has no irritating fumes, really soaks up the water/feces, is attractive, and can be more readily spot-cleaned than the others, since fecal material really stands out against it. Aspen especially excels in plastic rack systems, where humidity is sometimes difficult to control. Newspaper works almost equally well, but is more difficult to spot clean and less aesthetically pleasing, IMO...



Of the above, it's really just a question of personal preference-all will work. What really burns me is when these big chain pet stores promote actually dangerous substrates, such as crushed walnut shells or corn cob! Neither should ever be used for ANY reptile!



Brad Chambers

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• cypress mulch bedding !!!!!! - awnings1988, Tue Apr 25 14:34:05 2006
• Cypress will hold moisture ... - gailt, Tue Apr 25 15:03:03 2006
• RE: Cypress will hold moisture ... - awnings1988, Tue Apr 25 15:05:25 2006
• RE: cypress mulch bedding !!!!!! - phantompoo, Wed Apr 26 02:42:06 2006
• RE: cypress mulch bedding !!!!!! - morphdepot, Wed Apr 26 07:50:27 2006
• RE: cypress mulch bedding and others... - BChambers, Wed Apr 26 14:05:04 2006