For now Im using paper towels as a linning for my corn. Is this ok or is there something better? Its easy to throw them away after the snake messes on them. Also do snakes need something to crawl on ? Like branches or rocks ? Thanks
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FRoSTByTe
Jan 03, 2004 09:39 AM
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cowtownherper
Jan 03, 2004 09:51 AM
Paper towel's are fine. It makes clean ups a lot easier and lets you know exactly whats up in your tank. I personally like aspen shavings. Many use carefresh or reptibark. All are OK. About the only substrate I've heard not to use is cedar. I've been told it can cause respiratory problems. It's really personal preferance. All of my snakes have a log to crawl on. Most will use it occasionally. Hope this helps.
sapphire_snake
Jan 05, 2004 09:16 AM
Whats your temps like?
How are you measuring your temps?
Paper towel, news print, are great. But if you want a more natural look you can try
aspen shaving,orchird bark, cypress muclh, eco-earth, bed-a-beast.
DO NOT USE:
SOFT WOOD shavings. Like pine and ESPECIALLY cedar. There are pheonls (basicly makes it really woodsy smelling) in them that cause neurological problems.
Do not use any cat litter, sand, rocks, pebbles, etc...etc...
I'm sure there is other things out there that I'm not aware of.
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1.1 Ball Python, 0.1 motley amel corn
sapphire_snake
Jan 05, 2004 09:19 AM
Whats your temps like?
How are you measuring your temps?
Paper towel, news print, are great. But if you want a more natural look you can try
aspen shaving,orchird bark, cypress muclh, eco-earth, bed-a-beast.
DO NOT USE:
SOFT WOOD shavings. Like pine and ESPECIALLY cedar. There are pheonls (basicly makes it really woodsy smelling) in them that cause neurological problems.
Do not use any cat litter,sand, and rocks, pebbles, etc...etc...
I'm sure there is other things out there that I'm not aware of.
As for clibing things, you can buy climbing sticks at your local pet store. Or go get some from outside, but bake them at about 250 degrees for about 1-3 hours. But it is usually safer to just go buy them from the pet store....lol
I wouldn't really use rocks, (especially hot rocks).
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1.1 Ball Python, 0.1 motley amel corn
