I made the switch yesterday from paper towels to cypress mulch. I must say that I like it much more than paper towels. I'm not sure about the dust. I personally haven't seen any dust at all and I was shoveling it out and microwaving it and everything. No dust. I went to Lowes and bought the only cypress mulch they had (I don't know the brand off the top of my head but it was in a pink and clear bag) for $2.30 per bag. I think there were maybe 2 cubic feet. I zapped batches in the microwave to kill potential parasites and put it in the tank. Since then my humidity levels haven't dipped below 50% without misting. I also enjoy the more natural look it has and I feel like the snakes would appreciate something more natural than blinding white paper towels. Also, they have the option of burrowing if they want which adds more security. I am definitely hooked. I don't see a down side to cypress as of yet. But keep the line open and if anyone has any info, or wants to share their experiences, keep it coming. I'd like to know how it is working for other people with other types of snakes and all of that jazz. Thanks!

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