2006-07-08 17:26:51 · 11 answers · asked by gadberryjames 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Use aspen chips, definitely not ceder cause it produces oils that are harmful to the snake.
2006-07-08 17:31:38 · answer #1 · answered by Eva 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, theres no such thing as a boa phtyon. It's either one or the other. Repti-bark is the best. The only problem I have found is occasionally you will get a bag that has mites. You can remedy this by treating the bark with 7 dust before you use it. I have 2 boas and 2 pythons they are all at least 8 years old and I've always used Repti-bark in thier enclosures.
2006-07-09 09:27:57 · answer #2 · answered by tonja j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as a boa python. It is either a type of boa or a type of python, not a combination of the two.
I have 15 different snake species, my largest is a 9 ft female common boa, my smallest is a western hognose. I use either papertowels, aspen, or eco earth coconut fiber.
Walnut shells are the freakin worst, they cause so many impactions and it is your responsibility to thoroughly research the snakes habitat, you dont use walnut shells for a tropical or even subtropical snake. Hell i wouldnt even use it for a desert animal.
2006-07-09 02:07:03 · answer #3 · answered by lady_crotalus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always used cyprus mulch like you buy at a home center for years, I got a deal on some aspen and really liked it. I use either one now. I used Carefresh for a while but it got really messy when pooped on or warter spilled and was dusty as all get out. It does work well though for Rainbow boas though to hold humidity up.
2006-07-09 12:11:00 · answer #4 · answered by dogdude1969 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not use cedar, pine, or sand. Acceptable substrates are aspen, cypress, newspaper, or Carefresh bedding. Newspaper is excellent as it is cheap and you can keep it cleaner by replacing the entire cage at a time instead of spot cleaning. The only drawback is that it doesn't look as attractive as the others.
2006-07-09 01:59:11 · answer #5 · answered by xyz_gd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a pet store. The only bedding we carry is a Desert Sand, made from crushed walnut shells. My Bearded Dragon has lived in it for a year. You probably could also get by with plain ,old, clean, play sand like the kind that is put in kids sandboxes.
2006-07-09 00:36:54 · answer #6 · answered by macajdc4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All 11 of my snakes live on news paper. No worries about it being harmful due to chemicals, it's free, and SUPER easy to clean, which is a must when one deals with Burms.
Also, consider putting down a vinyl "tile" like the kind with the adhesive on the back that you put down one by one. Also very easy to keep clean.
2006-07-09 17:41:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well let me start by sayin you dont have a boapython there is no such thing. Aspen has worked the best for me. I also read that someone told you to use aquarium stones that is just stupid as well as wrong unless you want your snake to get impacted.
2006-07-09 10:28:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sand or aquarium gravel is about the best. And no, cedar chips should never be used with any animal because the aromatic qualities of the cedar hurt the animals' respiratory system.
2006-07-09 01:20:49 · answer #9 · answered by kimmie38382000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend newspaper and paper towel. I would not use ceader, and any other bedding formulated for reptiles is expensive. It really doesn't look bad either, I use paper towel for my iguana cage and it still looks nice.
2006-07-09 12:03:47 · answer #10 · answered by wendi_just_me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋