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I never used a sand as a substrate for snakes. Is it a good choice for copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix)? Thanks

Sand is abrasive and does not dry well. Those characteristics make it a good substrate if you want your snake to develop skin diseases.

Paul Hollander

There are a some desert snakes that do very well with sand, provided you keep it clean and dry. A copperhead, however, is not one of them.

are all fine for copperheads. Sand can easily ingest with food and cause internal problems.

Those 3 substrates all look good and hold humidity well.

Regards,
Wayne A. Harvey
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Thanks for your answers. I was afraid that sand can cause
some problems, that's why I asked. I'm using coconut substrate
for all my snakes.