Hi, i'm new to the cali kings but um... is pine shaving ok for them? If not then what is? Thank you.
From:Brent Allen email leosrule182@yahoo.com AIM albinoleodotcom
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CALI KING SUBSTRATE !!!
leoking182
Apr 27, 2004 04:01 PM
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northamexotics
Apr 27, 2004 04:18 PM
Brent... pine is not a good idea because of the oils in the wood. Aspen is fine. I use a mixture of coconut fiber (Eco-Earth or Bed-a-Beast), orchid bark chips, and vermiculite and have never had a problem... good for burrowing and hold moisture well. That being said, I never feed in the cages they live in, so substrate ingestion is not an issue for me. Good luck!
marknnooga
Apr 27, 2004 11:42 PM
Use reptibark....works perfect for my collection. Pine shaving could be harmful to your kingsnakes.
bluerosy
Apr 28, 2004 06:21 PM
I have been using Pine shavings for a large collection over three decades with no problems.
jlassiter
Apr 29, 2004 08:30 PM
Pine has not harmed my collection of 75 snakes or so. Just make sure to stay away from Cedar. Aspen is great too or Carefresh.
Newspaper has done well too.
-John Lassiter-
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