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CinderCrazy

CinderCrazy

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I'm new to cornsnakes, and I was wondering which subrates you guys prefere? I currently keep my anrey on aspen and have no complaints about it, but i have been recommended by a more seasoned keeper to use cypress mulch. What do you think?
 
i prefer the aspen myself. cypress seems too fragrant, too moist and too dusty to me.
 
I prefer aspen as well. What are your issues? Maybe it is a brand thing and we can recommend a better alternative.
 
I've used paper towels in the past which makes it easier to see when they go potty, but with my new snake I'm trying aspen...seems to work ok, she likes to burrow in it but I'm still on the fence about using it long term.
 
Thank you for the feedback!

I haven't had any issues with the aspen I'm using so far. My only concern was in regards to the humidity level. As is, my snakes cage maintains a range between 20-30% which I understand is a bit low, but he has a humidity hide fashioned from a cork round with moistened moss to help out.

Would it be a good idea for me to raise the overall humidty level of the tank?
 
We originally used aspen then our little amel corn had a problem with his vent {it's still in the healing process} but we had to switch over to paper towels. I much prefer the paper towels now. We got another corn, snow, a few weeks ago and while I'm using up the left over aspen with her, once it's gone she'll be on paper towels too. With paper towels it's much easier to clean {each corn has a big glass viv}, less expensive and great for monitoring when they go potty. I provide them both with lots of places to hide, so I have no concerns with them wanting to burrow.
 
CinderCrazy said:
I'm new to cornsnakes, and I was wondering which subrates you guys prefere? I currently keep my anrey on aspen and have no complaints about it, but i have been recommended by a more seasoned keeper to use cypress mulch. What do you think?
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If you go with cypress, keep in mind that it is generally packaged for use in the garden, not for use in a snakes enclosure. As a former pro landscaper, I have often encountered globs of machine grease in bags of cypress. Also be danged certain to read the back of the bag!!! Many times reading the back label reveals the product inside the bag is "a blend of cypress and other indeterminate hardwoods". There is even one company named "The Cypress Mulch Company" which markets bags labeled "Cypress Mulch", but the contents often contain NO cypress mulch.


Also, because your Location is "out and about", please keep in mind that the word "Cypress" is a vernacular, not a botanical name. "Cypress" is used to descripe the Genus Taxodium, Cupressus, Juniper, Taxus, And several other species of coniferous trees. Some kinds are toxic. Trees called "Cypress" in various parts of the world might, or might not, have toxic essential oils.
 
dave partington said:
If you go with cypress, keep in mind that it is generally packaged for use in the garden, not for use in a snakes enclosure. As a former pro landscaper, I have often encountered globs of machine grease in bags of cypress. Also be danged certain to read the back of the bag!!! Many times reading the back label reveals the product inside the bag is "a blend of cypress and other indeterminate hardwoods". There is even one company named "The Cypress Mulch Company" which markets bags labeled "Cypress Mulch", but the contents often contain NO cypress mulch.


Also, because your Location is "out and about", please keep in mind that the word "Cypress" is a vernacular, not a botanical name. "Cypress" is used to descripe the Genus Taxodium, Cupressus, Juniper, Taxus, And several other species of coniferous trees. Some kinds are toxic. Trees called "Cypress" in various parts of the world might, or might not, have toxic essential oils.
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Dave gave a very good explanation on why Cypress might not be a good choice.

I use Aspen for most of my snakes but I sometimes use paper towel for very small snakes or others that I want to keep a special eye on.
 
Thank you Dave for the heads up on cypress mulch. The reptile shop I was at had the mulch for sale in zip lock baggies, so I wouldnt have been able to check the true ingredients...

And thank you also, Lyion, I'll work on his humidity level ^.^
 
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