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ddm10
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 22/04/2009 : 22:30:16
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Hi guys, I went to my local rep store today to get some mice and got talking to the owner about my snake and set-up. I mentioned that i used aspen and he took a sharp intake of breath whilst shaking his head and went on for around 10mins on why i should never use Aspen.
Apparently its dusty, gets in their lungs, under their scales and is too dry. He did also say it got in their ears- correct me if i'm wrong they dont have any. Anyway he said he would never use it and strongly advised me never to use it? I thought the majority of snake owners use it and its ideal for royals. That's what i heard when i was researching substrates. He recommended orchid bark and said it was much more suitable. What are your opinions?
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/04/2009 : 22:32:42
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| Hes talking rubbish, its perfect. He thinks snakes have ears...'nuff said.. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/04/2009 : 22:36:32
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| Have a look at some of the massive US breeders online. Snakebytes TV and that sort of thing, they all use it. |
 
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lee2308
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United Kingdom
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 22/04/2009 : 22:58:41
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Originally posted by lee2308
he wants you to buy what he sales.
Lee is right,
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"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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antw23uk
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/04/2009 : 10:39:24
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Dont tell me, he had a big bag of orchid bark under the counter for you to buy?  |
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ddm10
Yearling
United Kingdom
189 Posts |
Posted - 23/04/2009 : 17:42:39
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Thanks for the replies, that's what i thought, but i thought i'd ask people i can trust.
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How is the mite situation? did you get rid of them?
It seems as though they're gone, haven't seen any for over 2 weeks, not going to put the substrate in yet though as i've just put the decor back and i want to keep an eye on it. |
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Dazzetski
Yearling
United Kingdom
461 Posts |
Posted - 23/04/2009 : 23:03:36
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Originally posted by ddm10
Thanks for the replies, that's what i thought, but i thought i'd ask people i can trust.
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How is the mite situation? did you get rid of them?
It seems as though they're gone, haven't seen any for over 2 weeks, not going to put the substrate in yet though as i've just put the decor back and i want to keep an eye on it.
I use orchid bark for sofia as it's more natural? & in my opinion looks better for my sake. |
 
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1.1.0 Royals (Syd & Sofia)
2.2.3 Corns (Hogan, Shaggy, Sparkle, Tango, Fred, Haribo & Go Faster)
0.0.1 Columbian Rainbow Boa (Escobar)
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/04/2009 : 23:20:37
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Originally posted by ddm10
Thanks for the replies, that's what i thought, but i thought i'd ask people i can trust.
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How is the mite situation? did you get rid of them?
It seems as though they're gone, haven't seen any for over 2 weeks, not going to put the substrate in yet though as i've just put the decor back and i want to keep an eye on it.
fingers crossed for you they have gone;-) |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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anatess
Sub Adult
USA
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Posted - 26/04/2009 : 02:15:29
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My main hobby is growing orchids. My other hobby is putting up with the kids' and husbands' hobby which is pets - snakes included.
I have tons of orchid bark lying around but I don't use it for the pets - not for the hamsters, nor rats, nor bird, and not for the snakes. The bark is pretty tough and has jagged edges.
I use Aspen - the shredded kind (Kaytee brand) - because it is soft, absorbent, and inhibits odors.
I'll take this opportunity to post a picture of my favorite orchid - the waling-waling (vanda sanderiana).
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Snake owner since Oct 2008, so yeah, I'm no expert.
0.1.0 pastel royal
1.0.0 spider royal
0.1.0 albino royal
1.0.0 bumblebee royal
1.0.0 yellowbelly royal
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/04/2009 : 06:30:25
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Love orchids, that is beautiful Anatess  |
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lee2308
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