Snake flooring, what should I use?

Question

Hi,
I am buying a Children's Python not long from now and I have all the equiptment I need, except the flooring.
I am not sure what to put, I have heard a few suggestions such as...
-Pebblies or Kitty litter
-Sand
-Bark
which one should I put in?

Also, if I were to get sand, if I but dye in it, would it effect the snake?

Cheers

Answer 1

It'd suggest reptile-bark or newspaper. Anything the snake might swallow such as sand is a big no-no as this could cause an impaction (block the snake's digestive tract) which can be fatal.

Do not use anything with pine or cedar wood in as the oil in these woods can be toxic to snakes.

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Answer 2

I prefer using bark mulch that is supplied from a petstore like Repti Bark. It holds the moisture well and aids in the shedding process. If you want ease of cleaning then you could use indoor out door carpeting. I use Repti Bark in all my snake cages because of the moisture and humidty that the snakes need to help them shed. It also looks pleasing to the eye if your cage is going to be some where people and friends can see it all the time. Using sand in a snake cage can lead to problems after awhile if the snake eats it or gets in in his eyes. It could impact his intestines leading to surgery or cause him to go blind if it gets it into his and it damages his cornia. Stick with Repti Bark, News Paper,or Artificial Turf these are the top three that are normally used for snakes.

Answer 3

i wouldn't dye sand, considering that snakes have no eyelids...you should go for something NON toxic.

also...it REALLY depends on the TYPE of snake you have.
if you have a desert snake I'd go with sand. if you have a woodland snake, bark. and if a tropical snake I'd use foliage like (fake, silk) leaves, and moss.
snakes LOVE to hid under that stuff...so add a generous amount to allow them to feel comfortable and well camouflaged.
you have a python...so i would suggest leaves and moss, maybe a little bark too...and some sort of branches or pole or something for them to climb up in. and don't forget water, pythons LOVE to submerge themselves in water....so a large cage with a "pond-like" water bowl would be great for them.
i would NOT use kitty litter, for obvious reasons...it's made for cat crap, not snake beds. lol

Answer 4

Aspen bedding, Newspaper, Cypress mulch or carefresh bedding (it is like small paper pellets)

Do not use pebbles, kitty litter or sand.

Answer 5

Aspen is the number-one recommend bedding for snakes. It's cheap, easy to clean, looks nice and is natural for the snake.

NEVER use sand with any snake. They can ingest it (even if you don't feed in the tank), become impacted and die.

I would definetly recommend Aspen wood shavings.

Answer 6

coconut husk beding is hands down the best product on the market. ITs way more absorbant then repti bark and it alows for high hummidity unlike aspin which dosent hold moister at all.... sand is out .... dont use it....

you can use newspaper it just looks crapy.

Answer 7

absolutely NO KITTY LITTER
use aspen bedding or jungle bedding
no sand because it can become compacted in its gut and cause death
newspaper is always good

Answer 8

my dad owned 2 pythons 4 years ago and he used wood shavings.

Answer 9

you know the cheapest way to go is straight newspaper especially when you just get the snaek that way if he/she has mites they are easily spotted. but please do no use kitty litter or aspen.

Answer 10

check with a reptile specialist they know this stuff