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Old 12-02-13, 02:13 PM   #1
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Bedding Depth

My Black and White Lampropeltis(Dexter) is house in a 20 gallon tank.My question is there a proper depth of bedding you should use.I am using Zoo Med bedding the depth is between 1 1/2 to 2 inches in depth.

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Old 12-02-13, 02:19 PM   #2
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Re: Bedding Depth

Hi 87GN, welcome to the forum. I'm not sure what the recommended substrate depth is but I generally use 2-3 inches of aspen bedding for my kingsnakes. That gives them room to burrow and still get the heat they need from the undertank heaters.
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While I use Aspen substrate rather than Zoo Med bedding, that's about the same depth (2-3 inches) I use for my Hondurans. It gives them something to burrow into and yet is easy to spot clean as needed. I do a complete substrate change and cage cleaning about every 6 weeks.
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Yep, what Jim said. : D
I have a few piles of Spag Moss in the corners, mine like to hide under it.
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I also agree with everyone else
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Love the name! We need pics!!
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