i think im doing this right.. hope so.. i need some advise please

[helen davis]

i have a beautiful female baby ball python... her name is Ilene. ive had her for about 5 days.. anyways i was wondering what substrate would be the best to use? right now we are using aspen shavings because it came with the tank we bought. my fiance and i have read that a peat moss mix would be best, but we would like to get more info about which is best. hope someone can help us.

-thanks
Mr. and Mrs. Davis

[alessia55]

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I use ReptiBark for mine. It holds humidity nicely. :)

[Lankyrob]

Aspen CAN (not always) mold with the high humidity required for a Royal Python, i also use reptibark for my one :)

[StudentoReptile]

I prefer cypress mulch from Lowe's or Home Depot...only because its cheaper.

[snake man12]

I use aspen or cypress mulch. [Repti-bark is to expensive for what you get]

[DeesBalls]

i use aspen for everything.... red tail boa, and my royals, never had mold issues, and all shed great. i do like cypress as well.

[Terranaut]

I change all the time depending on whats on sale but I have found this...
Cocco husk is great for humidity and not to expensive. Best for boas or royals.
Aspen is king of cheap but needs daily misting if used for the above snakes so best for my king and my gopher.
Cypress is cheap and holds moisture well but my king and gopher like to dig and wouldn't in the cypress.
Reptibark is just to expensive. End of story.
So for a royal I would use cocco husk or cypress or a blend of the 2.

[Snakefood]

I use aspen, BUT I also have a permanent humid hide filled with eco-earth and moss

[Terranaut]

I use aspen, BUT I also have a permanent humid hide filled with eco-earth and moss

Also a great/cost effective method. I am gonna try this asap as well. I have eco earth and forrest floor I got for free to mess with. Thanks :)

[Snakefood]

No problem!! I find it works great for my 2!! And they love thier humid hides!!

[lady_bug87]

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I use ReptiBark for mine. It holds humidity nicely. :)

I love how you have your own welcome mat lol

[alessia55]

I love how you have your own welcome mat lol

Mine is also prettier. ;) :p

[helen davis]

thanks soooo much everyone for the advice!!!! i love this forum... i feel so welcomed and everyone is so helpful. thanks again!!

-Mr. and Mrs. Davis