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Substrate
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AliCat37
Michelle's Candied Corns!
I don't want to come off harsh, but generally these are the things you research BEFORE getting a new pet. There are tons of great books, websites, and care sheets that you should look into, and would have been better off looking into prior to getting your boa.
I personally use cypress mulch for my boa, although anything that really holds onto humidity will be a good choice.
I personally use cypress mulch for my boa, although anything that really holds onto humidity will be a good choice.
LazyLemming
New member
http://www.redtailboas.com/general_care/general_care.shtml#substrate
Excellent information about substrates. Aspen is pretty much all around awesome but if you're having trouble with humidity (like I am...) try the Cypress.
Excellent information about substrates. Aspen is pretty much all around awesome but if you're having trouble with humidity (like I am...) try the Cypress.
TheFrogman
Im just old
LOL, sorry, but It made me laugh : )
LazyLemming
New member
The literal difference? They're made from different trees 
Aspen doesn't retain moisture as much as Cypress does. For snakes with low humidity requirements like Corns Aspen is easier to take care of because it doesn't mold/mildew as quickly since it dries out fast. You wind up changing it less.
Cypress will hold the moisture a little more. This is good if you need to bring the humidity up in the tank. But more moisture means more mold, so you have to change out the entire substrate more often.
Boas MUST have a constant humidity around 50%. It's really important for them. So which substrate you use should depend on your ability to hit that mark. If your humidity is fine then go ahead and use the Aspen, it'll be a little easier for you. But if your humidity is low, try the Cypress and it will likely go up a little bit.
I REALLY recommend reading the entire care guide I linked to. It's super full of great information and details the requirements for keeping a happy, healthy boa. A happy boa is much more enjoyable for you than a cranky one!
Aspen doesn't retain moisture as much as Cypress does. For snakes with low humidity requirements like Corns Aspen is easier to take care of because it doesn't mold/mildew as quickly since it dries out fast. You wind up changing it less.
Cypress will hold the moisture a little more. This is good if you need to bring the humidity up in the tank. But more moisture means more mold, so you have to change out the entire substrate more often.
Boas MUST have a constant humidity around 50%. It's really important for them. So which substrate you use should depend on your ability to hit that mark. If your humidity is fine then go ahead and use the Aspen, it'll be a little easier for you. But if your humidity is low, try the Cypress and it will likely go up a little bit.
I REALLY recommend reading the entire care guide I linked to. It's super full of great information and details the requirements for keeping a happy, healthy boa. A happy boa is much more enjoyable for you than a cranky one!
TheFrogman
Im just old
Love this....