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trying a new substrate !! have any of you ever had a problem with....

koky6869 Aug 29, 2004 05:24 PM

pine shavings ?? i was thinking of using this but wanted to hear the pros and cons to it .. any advice ? thanxs in advance koky
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Bigtattoo Aug 29, 2004 05:56 PM

I think most herpers will agree pine shavings are a no no. First are the aromatic oils that can cause respiratory problems. Second is residual pitch that may get on your snake's skin. Much better to use aspen shavings that have no aromatic oils.
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Hope this helps.

BigT

Hoppy Aug 29, 2004 06:02 PM

wrg
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Jim Hopkins "Hoppy"
Hopkins Holesale Herps
Hopfam1@aol.com

koky6869 Aug 29, 2004 06:35 PM

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