I keep my Boa(Peruvian)in an enclosure with Aspen Mulch bedding. Occationally the Boa will soil the bedding, but how long of an interval before you completely change the subtrate?
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How often do you need to change your substrate?
aliaime
Nov 11, 2004 06:41 PM
Replies (3)
mousekiller
Nov 11, 2004 07:30 PM
Hi,
I change the substrate once a week...
I also completely clean and sterilize the cages at this time.
Its a chore, but I feel that a clean cage is a healthy cage, in addition to being sanitary it forces me to handle each snake and evaluate its condition.
(by the way, I use a nolvasan solution to sterilize)
Not sure what everyone else does, but thats what I do.
Scott
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aliaime
Nov 12, 2004 10:29 AM
Appreciate the feedback!
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crtoon83
Nov 11, 2004 07:30 PM
well when you see it soiled clean that spot. when it stinks change it all. best way to go by.
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