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06-18-12, 12:26 AM
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i think im doing this right.. hope so.. i need some advise please
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.
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Mr. and Mrs. Davis
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06-18-12, 08:03 AM
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Re: i think im doing this right.. hope so.. i need some advise please
Welcome to the forum! Please read our sSNAKESs forum rules.
I use ReptiBark for mine. It holds humidity nicely. 
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06-18-12, 09:57 AM
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Re: i think im doing this right.. hope so.. i need some advise please
Aspen CAN (not always) mold with the high humidity required for a Royal Python, i also use reptibark for my one
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06-18-12, 10:12 AM
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Re: i think im doing this right.. hope so.. i need some advise please
I prefer cypress mulch from Lowe's or Home Depot...only because its cheaper.
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06-18-12, 10:55 AM
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Re: i think im doing this right.. hope so.. i need some advise please
I use aspen or cypress mulch. [Repti-bark is to expensive for what you get]
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06-18-12, 11:05 AM
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Re: i think im doing this right.. hope so.. i need some advise please
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.
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06-18-12, 01:57 PM
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Re: i think im doing this right.. hope so.. i need some advise please
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.
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06-18-12, 02:11 PM
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Re: i think im doing this right.. hope so.. i need some advise please
I use aspen, BUT I also have a permanent humid hide filled with eco-earth and moss
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06-18-12, 02:46 PM
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Re: i think im doing this right.. hope so.. i need some advise please
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I use aspen, BUT I also have a permanent humid hide filled with eco-earth and moss
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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
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06-18-12, 02:48 PM
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Re: i think im doing this right.. hope so.. i need some advise please
No problem!! I find it works great for my 2!! And they love thier humid hides!!
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06-18-12, 04:26 PM
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Re: i think im doing this right.. hope so.. i need some advise please
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06-18-12, 04:44 PM
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Re: i think im doing this right.. hope so.. i need some advise please
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I love how you have your own welcome mat lol
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Mine is also prettier.  
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06-18-12, 11:55 PM
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Re: i think im doing this right.. hope so.. i need some advise please
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
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