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i was just wondering if anybody on this forum has used or does currently use carpet in the bottom of their enclosures for their burms. thanks in advance for any replys

I tried it for awhile and found it to be a pain in the ass i would advise against it. out of all the substrates ive used over the past 22 years cyprus multch is my favorite.

Hi there!
I've used indoor/outdoor (astroturf type - "grass-like" in a few different setups over the years. The carpeting some pet product manufacturers have out can be suitable, too. It is eye-pleasing and safe, but like "biv" mentioned, can be a pain in the...... uhm,... long run. It's something else that has to be cleaned.

If you have just a few cages and they're a type of showcase, it's not much of a problem and can be worthwhile. I suggest having two pieces so that you can put one in the cage after cleaning and then have time to clean & dry the other one for the next swap out/cleaning.

Pros:
* Eye-pleasing
* A slight form of insulation from the cage bottom (depends on the setup as to whether or not this is a factor, but it usually can help a little)

Cons:
* Another object that needs cleaning
* Does not aid humidity much, like cypress mulch or aspen bedding can.
* Does not offer as much insulation from the cage floor as most wood bedding can.

Since I mentioned insulation of the cage bottom let me go ahead & mention - if using tanks/aquariums, the best way to insulate the cage bottom is by cutting a piece of foam insulation board to fit snuggly underneath the tank. If using an under-tank heat source, be sure to leave a small gap between the foam board and the heat source. All of my tanks' bottoms are lined with 1/2-inch thick DOW blue foam insulation board.

Sorry for getting so deep into this, I just like to try to be thorough, too often.

What type of carpeting are you considering?

Best wishes!
HH
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Another big con and one of the main reasons i stopped using it was cleanleness once an animal defficates on it it is impossible to fully clean and sterialize it again. after only a few weeks of use it has a very worn look to it expecially due to urates getting caked into the fibers. I agree with HH if you are going to use it have one or two back up pieces but all and all i would recoment against it. and NEVER use it with vegetiarian species of herps at they can easily mistake it for food witch can lead to getting compacted and a heafty vet bill to fix the problem even insectivores can injest small pieces when going for prey.
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"Create then surpass your expectations"

I live in Las Vegas Nv. What I use is newspaper for the whole cage. (I have vision cages) Then in the middle of the cage I use Care Fresh. ( newspaper pulp). that really helps out with the humidity. I have no problem keeping a 70% to 80%in my cages. thats what I do. By the way I am posting for the first time on the form, I have had my snakes for 4 yrs. By the way with the cages I cover up 75% of the air vents with plastic. sorry for so long but I feel that if you get more then one opinion that will help you deside what works for you. hope this helps.
T-Man
1.1.burmese pythion het albino/granite
1.1.jungle carpet python
2.3.childerns python
and always room for just one more

Welcome to the forum!

"...if you get more then one opinion that will help you deside what works for you."

Yes, the beauty of forums working like they should. A variety of opinions to either pick & choose or mix & match.

See ya 'round!
HH
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Due to political correctness run amuck,
this ol' hillbilly is now referred to as an:
Appalachian American

www.natures-signature.com

hey, thanks everybody for all of your responses, i was planing on using MULTIPLE pieces and just throwing them away after i washed each piece a few times. i was planing on using a product called huega. it is an imitation zebra hair tight weave short pleat carpet used to cover garage floors they come in squares that are 24"x 24" and i have a custom eight foot by three foot by two foot cage that is strictly a showcase cage, they are always separated during feeding and i clean up after them religiously. i cant remember if i included what they were in the first post so just to clear that up they are three albino burmese pythons. all three of them are pushing nine and a half feet and they are doing great. they have been kept by me since they were just a few weeks old and have never had a problem one. magnificent creatures to work with, absolutely wonderful personalities, never had one of the trio even hiss at me in irratation. anyways.... i digress, thanks again for all of your input guys and happy herping.