Currently I am using coconut fiber as the substrate in my BP's enclosure. I was wondering if switching to crushed walnut shells would have any ill effects on my little guy. Opinions welcome 
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Crushed Walnut Shell... okay substrate?
lbcball
Dec 10, 2003 11:04 PM
Replies (6)
fredhammes
Dec 11, 2003 02:55 AM
I wouldn't use it, simply because it's not worth the chance of impaction.
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GratefulFred
Tigergenesis
Dec 11, 2003 05:30 AM
I use it for my Kenyan Sand Boa - I do, however, feed out of the enclosure. I like it, and being that he is a burrowing species it works well for him. I've heard of people who use it for sand boas, but never heard anyone comment on it for a BP.
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DenverTom
Dec 11, 2003 09:51 AM
seeing it stuck in a snakes mouth after feeding was enough to turn me off of that substrate forever.
lbcball
Dec 11, 2003 02:55 PM
Would the walnut shells hurt my BP if he ingested them. I know that the Coconut fiber I use now is perfectly safe for him to eat if he is to accidentaly get some in his mouth.
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Long Beach, CA
0.0.1 Ball Python
r3ptile
Dec 11, 2003 09:00 PM
It's ok to use. I used to use it for a while. But dont feed your BP in the tank. Ingestion may or may not be a problem based on the size of your BP. If its a large adult, for example, it will just pass it through the feces. But I never like feeding in the enclosure regardless.
Tigergenesis
Dec 12, 2003 08:52 AM
It says it's safe, but I don't know. I prefer not to risk it. I too wonder if it's safe depending on the size of your snake. To be safe I just feed outside the enclosure. Not too much of a pain, but I like the stuff. Nice smell. I sift it a bit to get out any dust that is possibly settled at the bottom of the bag.
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