Bedding ????

[burmlover16]

ok i never used bedding before with my snakes i always used paper or paper towels. but i was going to get aspen bedding for my smaller snakes and i was wondering when freezing the bedding basically what all do you do with it and how long do you freeze it for? i just wanna make sure theres no mites or bugs or anything like that.
thanks in advance, Samantha

[Reaper1187]

pretty much just put it in the freezer for a while(i usually do it for a day). Then just bring it back out and let it sit and warm back up to room temperature. Then just put it in the tanks.

[ffollett]

We have never done that with aspen. Just stay away from Kay-Tee brand. There are a few people that have gotten mites from them.

[kahunadog]

I never freeze my aspen and I use it in most of my cages. I use "Aspen Snake Bedding" and have never had a mites from it. I don't know what stores carry it because I get it at the show in large bags but im sure you find it in stores somewhere. Prob Pet Smart. Here is a link that might help you. http://www.zoomed.com/db/products/EntryDetail.php?EntryID=126&DatabaseID=2&SearchID=1

Im also going to start using paper with my larger snakes and thought this would work great. Better than papertowls and looks nicer than news paper. My cages are 2 foot deep so I use a 2 foot wide roll and pull and cut to length.

http://www.uline.com/Browse_Listing_1954.asp?searchedkeywords=newsprint %20rolls

They also have lots of boxes and lable for you breeders

[chuck33]

I use Aspin for some of my snakes. I never have froze it, but I guess you could. I even use the KayTee brand. I have never had an issue with it. I also like to use fir bark chips. I think it looks more attractive then cypress, and does just as good a job. And my snakes seem to like it.

Chuck

[The Snake Guru]

I'm with everyone here....I use Aspen, get it in bulk, never had an issue with mites.

~B~

[Robilyn]

I use Kay-tee too, and haven't had mite issues, but I'm sure it's just luck of the draw. I did try to switch but the only other kind I found was much larger and rougher in texture and I didn't like it.

[burmlover16]

thanks everyone! i can get it in huge bags, 4.0 cubic feet for $3 from tractor supply it's like 10 minutes from my house.

the reason for freezing is cuz i had mites before and it was hectic treeting every snake and cage i had so i just wanna be safe lol

[burmlover16]

I never freeze my aspen and I use it in most of my cages. I use "Aspen Snake Bedding" and have never had a mites from it. I don't know what stores carry it because I get it at the show in large bags but im sure you find it in stores somewhere. Prob Pet Smart. Here is a link that might help you. http://www.zoomed.com/db/products/EntryDetail.php?EntryID=126&DatabaseID=2&SearchID=1

Im also going to start using paper with my larger snakes and thought this would work great. Better than papertowls and looks nicer than news paper. My cages are 2 foot deep so I use a 2 foot wide roll and pull and cut to length.

http://www.uline.com/Browse_Listing_1954.asp?searchedkeywords=newsprint %20rolls

They also have lots of boxes and lable for you breeders



thanks for the links! i use something like the roll of paper but i get it from lowes it's brown and i think it's called butcher paper not sure though i get a roll of like 300-400ft for $10. i use it with my burms it soaks everything up and theres not really any mess left to clean.

[ffollett]

Instead of freezing if you are worried you could dump the aspen in a large rubber maid and spray it down with PAM in there long before you use it. We did that for a while until we found a replacement for Kay Tee we were happy with.

[8b8ll]

I used to use aspen, and have debated going back to it.

Does it seem to hold heat better then newspaper?

It was just such a mess. And the bigger these guys grow the more it became a pain to shovel it out.


Mike

[nickthegreek]

I have been using this:http://www.uline.com/ProductDetail.asp?model=S-3652&ref=1961 for years, seems to soak everything up and provides a little bit more surface than regular kraft or butcher paper.
I am going to order a couple more rolls because I am down to maybe two more cage changes worth before I run out.
It is also available in several widths.

[kahunadog]

I have been using this:http://www.uline.com/ProductDetail.asp?model=S-3652&ref=1961 for years, seems to soak everything up and provides a little bit more surface than regular kraft or butcher paper.
I am going to order a couple more rolls because I am down to maybe two more cage changes worth before I run out.
It is also available in several widths.

Nick, Have you used this?http://www.uline.com/Browse_Listing_...sprint%20rolls

If so, what is the difference between it and what you use.

[nickthegreek]

Nick, Have you used this?http://www.uline.com/Browse_Listing_...sprint%20rolls

If so, what is the difference between it and what you use.

Troy, that link is dead. The stuff I use is indented kraft so it has dimples all over it.

[kahunadog]

Troy, that link is dead. The stuff I use is indented kraft so it has dimples all over it.

Lets try agian. Either way its "newsprint"
http://www.uline.com/Browse_Listing_1954.asp?searchedkeywords=newsprint %20rolls

[tim8dena]

i just read this post about kay tee and mites..i ran out of bulk aspen and had to buy a block from the local pet store the other day..$25 good lord!!!! only lasted to change half my personal collection of balls..so far no mites but ill keep close eye

tim