Trying to fit things in

[Heidyth]

Thank you all. jjhill001 thanks for being patient about the mulch bedding humidity. When I read your reply I kind of did an "Oh duh" LOL I do like the look better than the aspen. Can it be washed and reused or just best to toss the cypress mulch? I saw and add for repti bark that said it could be washed in hot water. Is it just me or does that not sound like a good idea? I worry about it not killing the bacteria etc I want to get 3 or 4 hides so he has a good choice in different temp ranges and just more variety. I have heard that some of these guys like to climb around a bit so I will make sure he has something to do that on if he wants. I also plan to get him a T8 bulb so he gets the UVB. I have read that they don't need it but that it helps with activity and eating problems. I figure if they have access to the light in nature it can't hurt. As long as I keep it to a T8. Stronger like a T5 is said to be to much.

[jjhill001]

Originally Posted by Heidyth

Thank you all. jjhill001 thanks for being patient about the mulch bedding humidity. When I read your reply I kind of did an "Oh duh" LOL I do like the look better than the aspen. Can it be washed and reused or just best to toss the cypress mulch? I saw and add for repti bark that said it could be washed in hot water. Is it just me or does that not sound like a good idea? I worry about it not killing the bacteria etc I want to get 3 or 4 hides so he has a good choice in different temp ranges and just more variety. I have heard that some of these guys like to climb around a bit so I will make sure he has something to do that on if he wants. I also plan to get him a T8 bulb so he gets the UVB. I have read that they don't need it but that it helps with activity and eating problems. I figure if they have access to the light in nature it can't hurt. As long as I keep it to a T8. Stronger like a T5 is said to be to much.

Honestly there is a huge bacteria fear that really is overblown. If you're removing poops regularly and replacing the surrounding bedding you can go months without changing it with no problems.

The bacteria that can actually make your snake sick are already on it's skin and inside of it's body. The second you put a snake back into an enclosure you just sterilized with bleach or whatever overpriced reptile stuff someone tells you to buy, the bacteria goes from the snake back to all over the cage. Cleanliness is important in my opinion, however this obsession with sterility you see should be reserved for quarantine situations.