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cornsnakes
- Thread starter donieq
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stick with mice im no pro but ive never heard of if so F/T mice is best!
Amanda E
Snake Addict!
I've never tried it either, but I have heard that they will take them if they still smell like the bird.
It makes sense if you think about it. They are found frequently climbing trees and the only reason I can think of for them climbing a tree is to get at birds or bird eggs.
However, I've heard that when fed eggs (or even birds) their feces are much runnier/smellier than when fed rodents, so that in-itself could be a reason to not feed them eggs.
It makes sense if you think about it. They are found frequently climbing trees and the only reason I can think of for them climbing a tree is to get at birds or bird eggs.
However, I've heard that when fed eggs (or even birds) their feces are much runnier/smellier than when fed rodents, so that in-itself could be a reason to not feed them eggs.
Simon
Corn Manic
I'd stick with mice and rats.
As for the bedding.
Well I have used aspen, news paper, and paper towel before.
From my experience I think that aspen is the best substrate that you can use.
It's a bit more costly compared to the others but then the smell does lower a bit. So I like it a lot more. Plus poop, water spill, and other stuff could be absorbed by the aspen and it's easier to clean up. So I would recommand using aspen
I am trying out a new bedding right now.
It's called alpha chips and the other one is called beta chips.
These two chips are just basically hard wood shaved into little pieces. The alpha chip is a lot lighter and flaker and clumps up a lot better. The beta chips is heavier, no dust and it does stain the water bowl if any where to get into the water bowl. But from right now I like the beta chips more than the alpha chips...I don't like dust...and I think that they're better and cheaper than the aspen~~
As for the bedding.
Well I have used aspen, news paper, and paper towel before.
From my experience I think that aspen is the best substrate that you can use.
It's a bit more costly compared to the others but then the smell does lower a bit. So I like it a lot more. Plus poop, water spill, and other stuff could be absorbed by the aspen and it's easier to clean up. So I would recommand using aspen
I am trying out a new bedding right now.
It's called alpha chips and the other one is called beta chips.
These two chips are just basically hard wood shaved into little pieces. The alpha chip is a lot lighter and flaker and clumps up a lot better. The beta chips is heavier, no dust and it does stain the water bowl if any where to get into the water bowl. But from right now I like the beta chips more than the alpha chips...I don't like dust...and I think that they're better and cheaper than the aspen~~
Drizzt80
Dakota Corns
Simon, do you have the brand/company name for the alpha and beta chips you are currently using. I also prefer using aspen, but don't like the dust that goes along with it. I do not want to use paper, so I put up with the dust. If there were an alternative, I'd be all for trying it out myself.
D80
D80
niki
New member
ive never seen this on the site before but this i use this substrate that is dried out sweetcorn previous(apparently it is snake friendly because if eaten by a corn it can be digested) to this it was newspaper they are happy as Larry and i would stick with frozen mice hun.
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Simon
Corn Manic
D80,
Well the brand on the alpha and beta chips that I get are from Napco. The same brand where I get the aspen beddings.
I know that there should be a better one down at teh states call the aspen chips. They don't carry them here in Canada so maybe you can try those aspen chips if you can find them in your area.
If not try those alpha and or beta chips. They are good~~
Well the brand on the alpha and beta chips that I get are from Napco. The same brand where I get the aspen beddings.
I know that there should be a better one down at teh states call the aspen chips. They don't carry them here in Canada so maybe you can try those aspen chips if you can find them in your area.
If not try those alpha and or beta chips. They are good~~
Just A Beginner
New member
I heard that the beddings made from dried corn/corn cob actually do cause gut blocking/impaction if ingested as it isnt easily digested as is claimed. I dont know from experience and Ive never seen the stuff on sale in the UK, but Im sure I read it somewhere.