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Cypress mulch substrate

RobertPreston Nov 10, 2003 03:02 PM

My snake building is complete, and I am now ready to begin moving my snake into its new cage. I have an insulated 12x12 newly constructed outbuilding behind my house specifically built for snakes. Part of the room is framed and screened, making a 12' long, 4' wide walk-in cage. I had planned on using cypress mulch as a substrate, but I'm kind of reconsidering this. I've always used newspaper, but I was thinking that mulch might be more comfortable (and appropriate) in such a large enclosure. What are the caveats about using cypress mulch? Anything I should know about it beforehand? Any other substrates I should consider?

In case this makes a difference, the floor of the cage without any substrate is linoleum.

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dannygood1 Nov 11, 2003 04:14 PM

I've always thought Cypress Mulch is great. Even greater if you can feed the snakes outside of it (not on mulch). You could also compromise - have a large pan filled with mulch. Regards.

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