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Im using pine bedding on my breeding rats, is there a problem with it?
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-Miki

1.0 Ball Python (Python Regius)
0.0.1 Brazilian Rainbow Boa (Epicrates Cenchria Cenchria)
1.0 Veiled Chameleon (Chamaleo Calyptratus)
0.0.2 Hermit Crabs
2.0 Emperor Scorpions (Pandinus Imperator)
0.0.1 Sinaloan Milksnake (Lampropeltis Triangulum Sinaloae)

No problems, it's what I use for mine, I get huge bags of it for $5.50 each at the local feed store. John

I switch from cedar to pine as i understand the oils from cedar can be harmful to the boas stomachs when taking food from there, even after being frozen etc they recommend you wash them but why hassle, so i switched.
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My roomates are2 boas, 4 corns,Rotti,3cats and snake food AKA the food chain.

There are oils in the pine too. It's ok to use but you are taking your chances with it. Some rats are sensitive to it. In the long term it can cause liver and lung problems.
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Anna

1.0.0 Ball Python {Shane}
1.0.0 Afican Bullfrog {Bungy}
2.2.8 Crested Geckos {Mel, Harley, Sally, Momma, unnamed}
0.0.1 Giant Black African Millipede {Milly}
2.0.0 Parakeets {Storm, Cloud}
4.0.0 Button Quails {Bob, unnamed}
1.0.0 Short Tail Possum {Eddie}
2.0.0 Pet Rats {Carlos the hairless, Ibin the dumbo}
2.1.0 Dogs Lab/Pionter mix,Basset Hound,German Shepherd {Vegas,Shortie,Nevada}
2.1.0 Kitties {Kenny, Sebation, Phoebe}
1.1.0 Ferrets {Weasle, Girlie}
1.0.0 Betta {George}
1.0.0 Boyfriend {Brian}
1 fish tanks with lots of fish
2 Crested Gecko eggs layed 7/24
And the bugs

Thats it for now.....

I've used pine bedding in my rodent breeding for over 10 yrs now..gerbils, hamsters and rats and never had a problem with it or with the snakes/lizards the feeders were fed to. The oils in cedar are A. 10 times more potent than whats in pine. B. Have higher concentrations and C, don't dry out like pine will with a good enough airing. I get a 5 cubic ft bag for $3 from a place near me that makes pre-fab log cabins.....
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Lucien

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0.1 Savannah Monitor (Kiros)
13 rats
2 Dogs (Loki and Storm)
3 cats (Ashe, Sahara and Hercules)
6 Fish (4 Red Danios, 1 Cardinal Fish, and 1 Tiger Barb)
8 Ramshorn snails
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