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I was cleaning cages in the sun today, we've had some nice weather here in La. Here's a couple pics of my relatively new jani male. He is still in his ugly duckling phase, but is starting to show some promise. His female sibling is still not feeding, but she still looks ok.

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Matt Kauffman

Do you use aspen or cedar chip bedding? Cedar is reported to cause issues in some animals because of the potential release of volatile gases.(hence it's use as a natural insect repelant in dog beds, cedar chest for storage of clothing, etc.) I noticed the shavings in the snakes enclosure and I know you are having trouble with the female......just wondered?

Aspen. I know that with all my posts showing concern over the female I probably come off sounding a bit green around the ears, but that's not the case. With that said I know you are just trying to help find a possible cause of her problem or decreased appetite, which I greatly appreciate. I don't know you personally, but I respect all you have done for the hobby, especially Pituophis. I don't want you to take offence and I haven't been offended. I have kept many species successfully and bred a few, but I am new to jani. So please keep the help coming. Sorry for the soap box, I do appreciate any and all questions and/or suggestions.
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Matt Kauffman

I used to always use black and white newspaper as a substrate, but I recently switched to aspen for the species that like it a bit more dry and cypress for those that require more humidity. I think the snakes like to burrow in it and it is more esthetically? pleasing. There is the problem of having to feed the smaller specimens in another encloser or use a tray and watch them.
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Matt Kauffman

Disregard that other post. I've had a long day. Happens to the best of us.
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Matt Kauffman