bark bedding q's

[mommanessy247]

i was planning on using repti bark but was just told on ball-pythons.net that it doesnt hold humidity like its supposed to...is the jungle floor bedding a better alternative? its another type of bark bedding but its supposed to mimc the jungle floor...

[infernalis]

here is a nice mix I like, it's a blend of coconut fiber (Eco earth) and bark chips.

Looks nice, holds humidity and is inexpensive. I mix a bag of repti bark with one brick of Eco earth.

http://www.mypetforums.com/buck/substrate.jpg

[Will0W783]

I generally don't like Repti-bark for snakes since it tends to scuff up their scutes (belly scales). I prefer cypress mulch (Keeper's Choice). It is shredded much more finely and holds humidity really well. It is a bit more expensive than Repti-bark but so much better and worth it. They only beddings I use in my snake room are finely shredded aspen and Keeper's Choice.

[mykee]

If you are looking to mimic the substrate of a wild ball python living in Africa (there is no "jungle floor" where ball pythons live BTW); sand.
Might I also suggest (please) for you to purchase a few books on the captive husbandry of ball pythons. It will do your new pet a world of good if you became familiar with it's requirements prior to him arriving.

[Will0W783]

I wouldn't put a ball python on sand though-it can cause really nasty impaction and infection of the scutes.

[mykee]

Yes Willow, I was trying to make a point. Albeit a bad one.
Sorry for the confusion.

[Will0W783]

No problem, I was just checking to make sure I hadn't gotten wrong information. Are there any snake species that can be safely kept on sand?

[mykee]

Sand boas....

[citysnakes]

Sand boas....

hehehe....

[Will0W783]

Lol, yeah I guess that was a "here's your sign" question....