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ozziesmum
Yearling
United Kingdom
736 Posts |
 Posted - 22/11/2011 : 11:28:54
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Hi all,
I'm just sat here at work and I've noticed just how much shredded paper we get rid of each week so it got me wondering if it could be used as substrate for the snakes. |
Jane.
   
Oscar Black Lab, Saffron, Merlin and Mischief the cats, assorted fish, Rhubarb & Custard the corns, Tuppence the Tortoise, Tripod the Leopard Gecko.
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 12:44:03
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| I've used it before, I find it depends what kinda of shredder it's been in. Cross cuttings seem fine but the ones that aren't cross cut and shredded the pieces really long are annoying as they taffle together and make a whole area move if it gets touched if that makes any sense haha. |
   
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 13:41:39
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| i use it, mainly for the Dumerils that like to bury themselves but i have used it for the corns, not as substrate but in one corner for burying/hiding in |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4494 Posts |
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jonoandapril
Hatchling
United Kingdom
171 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 16:17:39
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i use it for all of mine now, loads more cost effective (read 'free') and around this time of year it looks like the snakes are getting festive with winter wonderland vivs! i heard a story of the ink being bad for the snakes but that was after id started using it, and iv seen no adverse affect from it. also no risk of substrate bringing mites in from the shop!
save yourself a packet, shred your junk mail lol |
1x amel corn (tango)
1x carolina corn (pepsi)
1x carpet python (butch)
1x normal royal (rachel)
1x bumblebee royal
wishlist: abbotts okeetee female, crawl cay boa, emerald tree boa |
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Katie.Dublin
Sub Adult
Ireland
1560 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 17:53:03
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| yep i use paper from a cross shredder! Its really handy and its free which is always a bonus. |
     
0.1 normal (Miami) - Hugo
0.1 hypo Motley - Spunky
0.1 MBK - Tequila. RIP
Horses, bearded dragons, a red tailed boa constrictor, a tortoise, a cat and a dog |
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ozziesmum
Yearling
United Kingdom
736 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 19:44:12
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| Brilliant thanks everyone I might give it a go. |
Jane.
Oscar Black Lab, Saffron, Merlin and Mischief the cats, assorted fish, Rhubarb & Custard the corns, Tuppence the Tortoise, Tripod the Leopard Gecko.
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 20:55:03
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i've had no problems with ink either and i've been using sheets of newspaper in my vivs/RUBs for years now
one thing about the shredded paper is the dust, usually towards the bottom of the shredder, might be worth binning the last few handfuls in the bottom |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Tallscientist
Egg
United Kingdom
58 Posts |
Posted - 23/11/2011 : 15:21:03
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| Thanks for asking, as I thought about doing that when I first got Domino but was then put off by the talk of ink being toxic. But if everyone else uses it, and there's loads produced at work, then brilliant, free substrate! |
 
1.0.0 Rootbeer snake - Domino
0.0.40 Hoya plants |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 23/11/2011 : 16:23:48
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| We get loads as well, though it all goes for the chucks nest boxes rather than snakes thought when I did use it on snakes, had no problems apart from the long bits of shreads people gave me which are just useless! May have to nick some from the chucks now round xmas time and see if I can make 5 vivs snowy and festive :P |
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 23/11/2011 : 16:57:56
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It can be used, just have to use a lot of it, and compact it too, makes life easier when the snake goes to the toilet the paper has more chance of clumping together.
A mix of substrates can work well, too. |
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