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russm
Yearling
United Kingdom
161 Posts |
 Posted - 31/07/2009 : 15:31:22
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| HI guys just looking for some info as to what people think is the best substrate to use. any opinions?? I am using the coco bark stuff just now. If using this type of stuff how thick a layer do you put in? |
2.1.0 Royal - Memphis & tbc
2.0.0 Labs - Cooper & Max
1.1.0 Clown fish
0.0.2 Goldfish
0.2.0 Rats - Izzy & Tess |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 16:30:53
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| I use Aspen for mine. |
 
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2597 Posts |
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karl
Fully Grown Royal
1069 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 17:56:46
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| chippings for me |
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
642 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 18:08:48
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| Beech chippings for my royal |
1.0.0 Ghost corn Tynan
0.1.0 Normal corn Sully
0.1.0 Royal Tilly
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Dazzetski
Yearling
United Kingdom
461 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 18:36:00
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| Orchid Bark for me about an inch thick. |
 
0.2.0 Cats (Spud & Phoebe) RIP Stevie fat man
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)
1.1.0 Variable King Snakes (Lancelot & Guinaverre)
0.0.20 Fish |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 19:27:42
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| Newspaper for me... |
 
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 19:58:05
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Originally posted by dazb
Newspaper for me...
newspaper for me too.........
a sheet as a base and shredded paper on top for coverage/ burrowing/ security for the snake |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 21:06:03
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| kitchen roll for me... |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
now and make a brand new ending."
-- Source Unknown
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
642 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 21:12:58
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Originally posted by wolfspirit
kitchen roll for me...
Wolfspirit, Do you use kitchen roll for your adult royals as well? |
1.0.0 Ghost corn Tynan
0.1.0 Normal corn Sully
0.1.0 Royal Tilly
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Simonas
Yearling
United Kingdom
162 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 21:38:09
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| aspen for me but i was going to post on here to ask if its necessary and if people use anything else, by the sounds of it its horses for courses |
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337smile
Yearling
296 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 22:07:57
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| I use orchid bark, but he keeps moving it from under his hot hide and sleeps on the plastic base of the rub. Is this ok? The probe for thermostat is on top of the plastic too, so it isn't too hot. |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 22:58:22
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Originally posted by Remmy
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Originally posted by wolfspirit
kitchen roll for me...
Wolfspirit, Do you use kitchen roll for your adult royals as well?
yep, i use it for all of them, good old Tesco kitchen roll, its as good as the posh ones, and you get 8 rolls at the moment for £1.50...bargain..lol |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
now and make a brand new ending."
-- Source Unknown
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
642 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 23:04:27
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quote:
Originally posted by wolfspirit
quote:
Originally posted by Remmy
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Originally posted by wolfspirit
kitchen roll for me...
Wolfspirit, Do you use kitchen roll for your adult royals as well?
yep, i use it for all of them, good old Tesco kitchen roll, its as good as the posh ones, and you get 8 rolls at the moment for £1.50...bargain..lol
Makes me want to throw out my aspen......Woohoo
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1.0.0 Ghost corn Tynan
0.1.0 Normal corn Sully
0.1.0 Royal Tilly
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 23:42:00
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But looks rubbish.... |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2009 : 00:09:35
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Originally posted by Blackecho
But looks rubbish....
no it doesnt...i sometimes even get them the patterned kitchen roll..
but i prefer the white because it looks nice and clean..lol..
the multis like it as well for bedding... |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
now and make a brand new ending."
-- Source Unknown
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2009 : 08:30:09
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Originally posted by Blackecho
But looks rubbish....
I agree...using paper does look rubbish...but i use it cos its so easy to maintain and I have to keep an eye out for mites for a little while longer... |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2009 : 10:07:08
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| Yep Daz, I can see the advantages, cheap, clean, easy to change and spot and nasties. Just not particularly aesthetic. |
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