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markg
at Mon Jul 2 14:40:30 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by markg ]
It isn't so much that sand in itself is bad, but for a milksnake like yours, it is likely not the best choice.
Tropical milksnakes like Hondurans do well on Eco-Earth if you want an "earthy" substrate. Eco-Earth is shredded coconut husk. It is sold by a few companies under various names. You can moisten it as needed. And of course, newspaper is always a fine substrate, as is aspen.
Milksnakes like a periodic humid hide or a good soak for 5-10 minutes in very shallow water. If you live in an area with moderate humidity, you are probably fine. In drier areas or seasons, an occasional soak (like in 1/2" deep water, that is all) does wonders for hydration. Maybe once every few weeks. Or instead, offer a plastic box of damp sphagnum moss. Let the moss dry out completely before misting it again. I do that in Spring and Summer, not Winter.
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Mark
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RE: My first scare - markg, Mon Jul 2 14:40:30 2007