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07-16-13, 03:34 PM
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Substrate inquiry
So currently I am using aspen bedding, which I am hoping to change to a soil type of substrate, any suggestions? Primarily I want it for the aesthetic purposes. Any kind of dark substrate would be nice, if anyone can give any recommendations I would appreciate it!
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07-16-13, 06:06 PM
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Re: Substrate inquiry
They make aspen in black if you want something dark in color. Doesn't bleed either. Shredded black eucalyptus is another good one and is naturally resistent to mites. I try to stay away from smaller particles like soil and sand that can get in their noses.
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07-16-13, 06:55 PM
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Re: Substrate inquiry
I use cocohusk.
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07-16-13, 07:09 PM
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Re: Substrate inquiry
I second the cocohusk. I really like "kritters crumble". Comes in two grain sizes.
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07-16-13, 10:01 PM
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Re: Substrate inquiry
Would Coco husk be a substrate I can feed my snake in? I currently use a separate tub for feeding, but would like to keep feeding to in his cage if this is possible.
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07-17-13, 08:42 AM
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Re: Substrate inquiry
I've been thinking of switching from aspen too Cm. I like the thought of a darker or more natural looking substrate. The black aspen sounds nice. Is the cocohusk good for burrowing? I also know that it retains more humidity than aspen but that shouldn't be a problem for my kingsnakes should it? Can any of these substrate options be combined as a substrate mixture (i.e. top soil and aspen/cocohusk) Does cocohusk have to be replaced once monthly like I do with aspen bedding?
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07-17-13, 09:11 AM
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Re: Substrate inquiry
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Originally Posted by mikoh4792
I second the cocohusk. I really like "kritters crumble". Comes in two grain sizes.
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where do you get your kritters crumble? I can only ever find the fine grained stuff and I'd prefer the coarse.
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07-17-13, 12:21 PM
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Re: Substrate inquiry
I geed all of my snakes on cocohusk. I also Chang the cocohusk Every six months.
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07-18-13, 08:37 AM
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Re: Substrate inquiry
I prefer Cyprus mulch. Its dark, fairly cheap and you can easily raise or lower humidity with it.
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07-18-13, 08:43 AM
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Re: Substrate inquiry
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Originally Posted by Kid Boa
I prefer Cyprus mulch. Its dark, fairly cheap and you can easily raise or lower humidity with it.
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This is what I use for my boas and they do very well on it.
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07-19-13, 02:44 PM
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Re: Substrate inquiry
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Originally Posted by Ddub
They make aspen in black if you want something dark in color. Doesn't bleed either. Shredded black eucalyptus is another good one and is naturally resistent to mites.
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Where do you get black aspen? and eucalyptus?
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07-19-13, 03:06 PM
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Re: Substrate inquiry
Isnt "black aspen" just painted aspen?
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07-19-13, 05:57 PM
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Re: Substrate inquiry
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Originally Posted by pdomensis
where do you get your kritters crumble? I can only ever find the fine grained stuff and I'd prefer the coarse.
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On amazon.com
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07-22-13, 11:40 AM
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Re: Substrate inquiry
thanks much
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