bark bedding q's

mommanessy247 · 04-17-10, 09:50 AM

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 · 04-17-10, 10:01 AM

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.

Will0W783 · 04-18-10, 07:59 AM

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 · 04-18-10, 11:57 AM

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.