Substrate question

[Kimo]

Just a quick question (hope i put this in the right forum)

but im curious to know wich wood shavings are NOT good to be used with snakes...

Thnx for everyones help.

Josh

[timminsreptiles]

Any coniforous tree ( i dont think i spelled that right) really, specially Cedar, Spruce and even Pine. From what i read and smell anyway....Lucas

[timminsreptiles]

actually i meant evergreen....sorry

[Kyle Barker]

well there are good evergreem species, i wouldnt use conifers tho. personallyi hate firs. tehy got this irritating crap in theire bark/cambium (sp? right word even?) that is a pain in the arse. id imagine it would drive anskes mad as well.

[Linds]

Softwoods, apple, and walnut. Softwoods all contain levels of phenol which can be harmful, some more than others. Walnut contains juglone. There's something about apple wood as well, but I cannot remember.

[Double J]

Many keepers recommend usnig shredded Aspen. I have tried a number of things, and it has worked best for myself and others. It is reasonably priced as well, and can be found at Wal-Mart.

[timminsreptiles]

cypress is good also.