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Posted - 16/11/2009 : 14:18:43
This is vid for my new snake feed have a look and tell me whta you thin k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB88hysz_90 |
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| lmfastcars |
Posted - 20/11/2009 : 13:12:32
quote:
Originally posted by zandefloss
I use toilet roll because I buy it anyway (obviously), it come in diffierent colours for variety, my snake loves to burrow into the layers and I'm 100% sure it's safe for my snakey. If I wanted something more picturesque then I would chose aspen because no-one says it's bad for the snake and I'd rather use something that no-one said was wrong that something half of the people think is OK and half say it is not OK, no matter what experience people have.
zan x
+ you could use the kitchen role for the hide |
| SexyBear77 |
Posted - 20/11/2009 : 01:18:26
I use aspen for mine, and the viv for the royal is bedded with kitchen towel. |
| zandefloss |
Posted - 19/11/2009 : 17:04:22
I use toilet roll because I buy it anyway (obviously), it come in diffierent colours for variety, my snake loves to burrow into the layers and I'm 100% sure it's safe for my snakey. If I wanted something more picturesque then I would chose aspen because no-one says it's bad for the snake and I'd rather use something that no-one said was wrong that something half of the people think is OK and half say it is not OK, no matter what experience people have.
zan x |
| hiper2009 |
Posted - 19/11/2009 : 02:37:36
Why not just use kittchen roll or aspen as its cheaper  |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 19/11/2009 : 02:18:50
Calci-sand product: http://www.petzoo.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=467
I used to use sand on my beardies, if you want a first hand honest opinion on using sand then ask.
I have good AND bad things to say about it, all from PERSONAL experience. Could be an objective discussion.  |
| hillzi |
Posted - 18/11/2009 : 18:51:03
calci sand is a huge risk of impaction.
Newspaper, kitchen roll, aspen or chippings and you can't go wrong.
I have used all 4, its great to see my corn burrowing and can live happily on either with no ill effects and live a long healthy life.  |
| lmfastcars |
Posted - 18/11/2009 : 15:59:48
I know i may be repeating what everyone else has said but ill try not to
You can get this sand called calcisand which is got calcium in becasue in the wild the snakes will munch on bits of earth to get the efficient amount of calcium as well as eating their mice so that always good becasue its digestable aswell and easy to clean. What im using is some kitchen role becasue it cheap easyiest thing to clean and it works.
Also when your feeding your snake (which is lovly by the way) You should really get long tweasers and dangle it infront of the snake because then that means you can tease the snake a bit so he can get a relistic expierience. If you continue to feed him on the ground and then want to start feeding him with the tweasers he will get confused and wont eat unless from the ground. Also this prevens any subtrate from getting eaten.
Good luck |
| HannahB |
Posted - 18/11/2009 : 06:53:28
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Originally posted by hillzi
I think it may just be south england that do the Metro, or London Lite, go to your nearest station and see if they have the metro crate! free substrate.
ive used the metro before as shreddings..and its not just the south that has it - think most major cities get it
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| hillzi |
Posted - 17/11/2009 : 20:14:15
If I were you mate, I'd go with BE on the newspaper, i get the train to school daily, and pick up the free newspaper. Does me well!
Depending on where you live, I think it may just be south england that do the Metro, or London Lite, go to your nearest station and see if they have the metro crate! free substrate.
He looks like a great snake, don't worry, we'll help you! If you take what everyone else says on the chin, theyr'e only trying to help and so am I. None of us want to come across as being mean, we have you and your snakes care at heart.
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| n/a |
Posted - 17/11/2009 : 07:31:03
the temprture is about 25-27.c and i have thined it out the substate |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 17/11/2009 : 06:53:15
Newspaper is free if you can't afford another substrate.
As previously mentioned, your heatmat will be struggling to get any heat through to the snake being that deep. Have you got a thermometer probe on the substrate? - If so, what temp is it at? |
| hiper2009 |
Posted - 17/11/2009 : 01:48:15
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Originally posted by plattsy1991
well can i keep the snake in that substrate but feed some place diffrent cos that cost a lot of money
Well it will cost you more in vet bills if you have to take your snake to a reptile vet due to its ate some corn substrate which will most probly cause a blockage |
| n/a |
Posted - 17/11/2009 : 00:21:11
A guy once told me he had 20+years of breeding corn snakes and that they should never be kept on a heat mat, that mat stats were useless and were designed to get to temperature and then turn the mat off until it is at room temperature and continue this way.
Not all information is correct, in this case i would say that the information given was actually a little dangerous. |
| n/a |
Posted - 17/11/2009 : 00:17:39
the reptile place were i got it from the bloke has had 30+ years exp and he has a liccence from them aswell in careing for these kind of snake ad more he said this stuff is fine for them so i dont no what to do now bloody hell
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| n/a |
Posted - 17/11/2009 : 00:05:15
Personally i would just switch it out for something different, as i said above, hemp is very cheap. I picked up a 20kg bale for £10 and i have hardly made a dent in it even with 4 snakes.
Feeding outside of the viv is recommended even if you have a suitable substrate, so it would certainly lessen any potential risks, but with a substrate that is so small you run the risk of it sticking to a snakes tongue and being eaten anyway. Not a risk i would ever be willing to take as the vets fees will far outweigh any substrate costs. |
| n/a |
Posted - 16/11/2009 : 23:57:35
well can i keep the snake in that substrate but feed some place diffrent cos that cost a lot of money |
| lucifer |
Posted - 16/11/2009 : 23:56:12
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Originally posted by Bioshock
Regardless of what it says on the packet it is not really a suitable substrate, a snake may be unable to digest it if it is accidentally eaten and then you get impaction problems as stated above.
I always recommend hemp to be a great substrate for snakes, you can buy it very cheaply and it is perfectly suitable.
Agreed with bio, anything the snake doesn't need to eat or can't digest should not come into contact with their food. There are many other types of substrate suitable, corn chip substrate moulds very fast... Expect it to stain your vivarium over time, especially near the water bowel or if and when your snake goes to the toilet. |
| n/a |
Posted - 16/11/2009 : 23:50:35
Regardless of what it says on the packet it is not really a suitable substrate, a snake may be unable to digest it if it is accidentally eaten and then you get impaction problems as stated above.
I always recommend hemp to be a great substrate for snakes, you can buy it very cheaply and it is perfectly suitable. |
| n/a |
Posted - 16/11/2009 : 23:45:32
it say's on the packet idealy for snake ok if swallowed i will post a picture |
| lucifer |
Posted - 16/11/2009 : 23:25:09
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Originally posted by plattsy1991
its not sand it is corn chip made from corn it's not sand or stone will take a pic and put on later
thanks for the concern
Corn chip is made from the centre of corn cobs and can swell inside the snake's digestive tract, I would recommend feeding well away from it... Whether that's in a separate tub or on a piece of large kitchen towel inside the viv. |
