Like you I think newspaper is best. But for a public display it just won't do. I don't think that any form of gravel, rock or sand is a good idea. It's non absorbant and would have to be removed or even washed and returned. This is not feasible time-wise. Plus, being non-absorbant, the area beneath this (cage bottom) would get 90% of the urine and would have to be cleaned frequently. You should focus on highly absorbant and replaceable substrates. I personally think that cypress mulch might be your best bet. It looks nice, it affordable, is absorbant, generates steady humidity when dampened, and is easily scooped and replaced with fresh mulch.





>>I look forward to showing off pics of our new digs....it is gonna be beautiful. Anyway, with our burmese python display, I am struggling as to what sort of substrate to use so that it looks natural. I am toying with cypress mulch, a sandy/soil/gravel mix, forest humus, or I may just resort to aspen bedding which still shows off a burm nicely. Personally, I'd rather use newspaper but I can't in a public display. Any thoughts or recommendations?
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