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Cypress Mulch Substrate

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BJM - corn

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Newbie on the forum here......

I have a question about substrate; does anyone have any bad experiences with Cypress Mulch? Or even heard of using it? I have had a corn for 6 years now and have used it from the start with no problems, but maybe I am lucky!

Any thoughts or opinions appreciated.

BJM
 
If you haven't had any issues with it then kudos to you! For most snake set-ups, cypress is used for tropical varieties, like pythons and boas. Cypress wood is naturally rot resistant and retains moisture for lengthy periods. This combination makes it idea for high humidity enclosures.

Personally, I don't use it for my corns since the higher humidity levels can cause skin and respiratory issues.
 
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Hey,
I think that the humidity for my corns is about 40-50%. I don't think I have ever used cypress mulch for my boas or ball pythons. I use reptile bark for my ball pythons and I use coconut stuff that i found at a pet shop for my Brazilians.

Charlene Dourty
 
I use coconut for my BRBs as well, but many use Cypress. Notice I stated it was for tropical varieties in the last post. I apologize if it came across as including every Boid.

I don't monitor the humidity levels for my corns. As long as they shed whole, I don't worry. (This is the case 99% of the time). I have Brazilan Rainbows in the same rack that are sitting at >90%.
 
I use cypress mulch for everything I own expect for the leos (corns, rat, balls, and boas). FEED ON A DIFFERENT SURFACE/CONTAINER, this will prevent any accidental ingestion of substrate. On the humidity issue, don't place it into the enclosure until it is complete dry (leave sit out for a night or 2), you can control the moisture levels much better and spritz when nessacary. I have found this easier cleanup then other substrates (bed-a-beast, reptibark, etc.)/
 
Thanks for all of the replies! I have been monitoring the snakes enclosure because of a recent (and ongoing, under vet care) health issue and never really paid attention to the humidity either. I do find however that the snake does much better at shedding since we bought a house and moved out of the appartment. I always seem to have a humidity level between 50% and 60%.
 
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I use cypress mulch with my year old aztec, and have had no problems at all. I had one shed that was not complete, but now I give my corn a bath close to shedding time and that fixes the problem.
I was considering changing to paper towels (for cost and ease of cleaning) but I like the look of the cypress, and it gives him something to rub against when he starts shedding.
Just a note: I always feed in a separate container
 
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