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n/a Posted - 02/11/2009 : 15:10:30
Please could I have ideas on types of bedding for my cornsnakes
Regards
Bill
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HannahB Posted - 09/11/2009 : 17:39:24
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Originally posted by Tizzy

quote:
Originally posted by SexyBear77

I thought orchid bark could create too much humidity?



Not if you dry it out abit first, the humidity can also be usefull, i chuck a handfull of fresh in when snakey is blue to help with shedding they always burrow in the new bit so i think they appreciate it.



can you use that with royals?? am thinking it might help them both when they shed
SexyBear77 Posted - 09/11/2009 : 14:29:04
Good info there Tizzy, will bear that in mind! Thanks x
Tizzy Posted - 09/11/2009 : 14:26:36
quote:
Originally posted by SexyBear77

I thought orchid bark could create too much humidity?



Not if you dry it out abit first, the humidity can also be usefull, i chuck a handfull of fresh in when snakey is blue to help with shedding they always burrow in the new bit so i think they appreciate it.
SexyBear77 Posted - 09/11/2009 : 14:23:27
I thought orchid bark could create too much humidity?
Tizzy Posted - 09/11/2009 : 14:20:14
No one has mentiones Orchid Bark, thats the darker wood chips you'll see in the rep shops and also what i use. :O)
SexyBear77 Posted - 09/11/2009 : 14:17:15
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Originally posted by MissyBats

when I got my hatchling the breeder had put sand in, it smelt so bad! it had absorbed so much waste! I moved her and straight away added aspen, and the first thing she did was move around burrowing under it :) that made me happy x


sand with a corn? never a good thing.

the amount of breeders who have given stupid advice or provided their livestock with incorrect facilities is unbelievable.
n/a Posted - 08/11/2009 : 21:35:31
when I got my hatchling the breeder had put sand in, it smelt so bad! it had absorbed so much waste! I moved her and straight away added aspen, and the first thing she did was move around burrowing under it :) that made me happy x
HannahB Posted - 08/11/2009 : 13:13:37
I use kitchen towel with paper shreddings on top..my little hatchlings love it
n/a Posted - 03/11/2009 : 18:28:41
Billnyati - There are lots of pictures in the photo section. http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=3

Rottiedog - Newspaper is perfectly fine, as is kitchen towel.


I personally use hemp for all of my snakes, it is FAR cheaper than aspen, is very similar in appearance, holds a tunnel well and is very absorbent.
n/a Posted - 03/11/2009 : 14:55:49
do i use plain paper a4 copy papywhen you say paper or can newspaper be used?
n/a Posted - 03/11/2009 : 14:40:10
Hi again, THANK YOU for the BIG welcome.
Where do I go to look at you guys pics of your own snakes?
Bill
Bilbo Posted - 02/11/2009 : 19:53:44
i use a mix of both Aspen and beech chippings best of both worlds. looks good too
n/a Posted - 02/11/2009 : 19:21:28

Aspen. I have a burrower, she loves her aspen.

eeji Posted - 02/11/2009 : 19:04:38
kitchen roll for babies, hemp for older snakes :)

be careful with shredded paper that it isn't too dusty
n/a Posted - 02/11/2009 : 15:55:54
sorry forgot to say Hello so "hello Bill and welcome to the forum!"
n/a Posted - 02/11/2009 : 15:53:44
Yeah kitchen roll or paper is best when they're hatchlings until yearlings. Then move onto beech chippings or (my snake's favourite) aspen. Corns love it as its light and they can burrow through it easily. Its available most decent reptile stores or on the net. I bought some last week on 888reptiles.com at a cheap price. Bought 26 litres for £9. that will last me best part of a year!
n/a Posted - 02/11/2009 : 15:19:11
HI thank you for the quick reply
Bill
SexyBear77 Posted - 02/11/2009 : 15:17:04
Aspen, beech chippings, newspaper, kitchen roll, shredded paper- these are the best ones!

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