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Heya guys,
Anyone know if latex is a toxic material in a BRB enclosure?

I found formed cocanut fiber that would be a great non/low mold option for on top of cocanut microfiber in a moss hide but it is coated in latex(not visible but can feel it) to help hold the shape.

If it's non toxic it would work great and I assume it is not toxic in general but I was not sure if there are any issues from it in a warm or wet environment.

Any info would be greatly apperciated.

Sean.
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1.1 BRB
1.1 Triple Het TPRS's
1.1 Amel Bloodred Corns
0.1 Abbott Okeetee Corn
0.1 Blizzard Bloodred Corn
1.1 Thayeri Kingsnakes
0.1 Reeve's Turtle
0.2 Amstaff's
1.0 Pudytat

You haveto let it air for a week then water clean it but yah after that its ok but lets wait for dave to commment i dont want to kill your snake
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As soon as your born you start dying...
So you might as well have a good time!!!

Sean,

Not sure, but I'd be hesitant to use latex because of possible
inhalation of the latex particles. See "inhalation" section at:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/latex-allergy/DS00621/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print

I know this article applies to humans, so it might be perfectly safe for snakes. But floating latex particles in a snake enclosure would make me nervous.

o yah my friends moms alergic to latex, try water based sealer i know thats ok
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As soon as your born you start dying...
So you might as well have a good time!!!

Well it wasn't that I was going to aply the latex myself it is applied when it is manufatured.

The particles do not sound to good so I might hold off unless I hear otherwise.

Of course are the particles any worse then the dust particles from the cocanut microfiber substrate or the newspaper, etc...

Oh well, just looking for something that will function the same as sphagnum for hiding under/shedding but will not mold as easily. The search goes on.
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1.1 BRB
1.1 Triple Het TPRS's
1.1 Amel Bloodred Corns
0.1 Abbott Okeetee Corn
0.1 Blizzard Bloodred Corn
1.1 Thayeri Kingsnakes
0.1 Reeve's Turtle
0.2 Amstaff's
1.0 Pudytat