Is it ok to use as bedding?
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Aspen?
JasonW
Jul 07, 2008 01:57 PM
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olstyn
Jul 07, 2008 08:56 PM
>>Is it ok to use as bedding?
>>Foot Hill Reptiles
I'd worry about impaction as with any other loose substrate, but AFAIK it doesn't have the toxic oils that cedar does, so contact with it shouldn't be harmful - it'd only be dangerous if it gets eaten.
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JasonW
Jul 07, 2008 11:36 PM
Ok thanks for the post. I didn't figure it would work very well I just keep a large bag of it that I use with my snakes and thought it would look/smell pretty in there.
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Patrick562
Jul 08, 2008 12:30 AM
I did the same thing once. My Leos are used to sand substrate but I ran out and used the aspen that I normally use in my snake cages. They freaked out and couldn't stop pacing. Haha, I'd have to agree, even though it smells nice, it's not the best option.
-Patrick
