The Zoo Med Aspen Snake Bedding is a popular choice because you can easily find and scoop out snake poop. This type of bedding is good for burrowing snakes. Aspen ShavingsĪspen shavings are a good choice for smaller snakes that don’t require high humidity. This will kill any insects or mites present in the chips. Note: Always bake the substrate for half an hour before placing it in your snake’s enclosure. If your cage does get infested with mites, it can be harder to eliminate them as they thrive in cypress mulch. One major issue associated with any wood-based mulch, such as cypress mulch, is mite infestations. Cypress mulch is good if you have live plants inside your vivarium. Just scoop out the soiled mulch and replace it with a fresh batch. You don’t have to remove all of the cypress mulch during cleaning. Many snake owners like to use cypress mulch, such as the Zoo Med Forest Floor Bedding due to its ability to hold moisture well and maintain humidity levels inside the snake’s living environment. Cypress mulch looks good in a snake’s enclosure and has a pleasant, but not an overpowering, ‘woody’ smell.

Snakes like cypress mulch because it is a comfortable bedding that allows them to burrow freely.

Wash your hands thoroughly after handling your pet snake and its soiled bedding. Note: According to the Lancet, snakes carry salmonella. Bedding for snakes should also be based on the species and its requirements. 3.5 Kingsnake Substrate What’s the Best Bedding for Pet Snakes?Ĭheck how much moisture the substrate holds, how easy it is to clean, whether it harbors bacteria easily, and how much it costs.

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