Ken, I actually got away from aspen for some time due to a snake having a problem from it. I had a king grab a mouse and the shredded "spikes" of aspen lodged into her mouth and caused a bad infection that she eventually died from. I have since went back to aspen for some of my critters, but place the food item into a bowl within the cage to help prevent this from happening again. (I also feed at night so they feel secure and do not drag the item all over the place) I also, like Randy had stated, make sure the rodents are as dry as possible to prevent the bedding from sticking to them should the animal pull them from the bowl. I actually use kiln dried pine for most of my snakes. Stuff is light and fluffy though so make sure you have a broom or vaccum handy if you choose to use it.





Joe

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