Hello out there . I use aspen right now but want to change bedding form aspen to something else . aspen is to dusty and I have a problem breathing in the dust So I was wondering how many of you use Cypress mulch and How long have you been using it .Im trying to get away form busty bedding and do not want to use paper to cover all my tubs .To many snakes for paper towel s or news paper so any help would be thankful .Thanks
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Who uses Cypress Mulch ? Anyone ?
Spudsballpythons
Feb 19, 2014 12:14 AM
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markg
Mar 24, 2014 01:41 PM
Many people use cypress for snakes, especially snakes that require moderate or higher humidity.
When completely dry, cypress can get dusty too, but the dust is typically at the bottom. If you keep the cypress slightly moist, dust does not get airborne. Good stuff.
I like ground coco husk, aka coir fiber or eco earth. It is light-weight, holds humidity. Even when dry, it is not dusty, but it does get into the water bowl, which is not harmful at all but just annoying. I put snakes on this during the drier months to keep a better handle on the humidity. I prefer it to cypress because my rack system is plastic, and I do not want to weigh down the tubs too much. For the amount I use in tubs, coir is noticeably lighter in weight compared to cypress. Plus, no shards. To each their own. I know that snakes would do well on either. Aspen makes me sneeze sometimes as well. To my knowledge, I don't sneeze around cypress or coir.
AJ01
Apr 11, 2014 08:07 PM
I've been using cypress for many years now. However, you must watch what you buy. If you go to Lowe's or Wal-Mart to obtain your cypress, it's a mulch mixture. In other words it contains other item that you don't need! Some have added pesticides and fertilizers as well as herbicides. Be sure that what you purchase is 100% PURE Cypress! It cost more, works better, and is not harmfull to your snakes. I breed GTP's and Bloods. And to me the pure cypress is the only way to go! As this material dries out you can watch it change colors. Thus giving a good indication as to the level of humidity in your snakes enclosure.
It does not mold or mildew or rot. I'd advise on giving it a try and see what you think.
Hope this helps.
Andy
