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kerriekins666
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Posted - 09/09/2009 :  18:19:11  Show Profile  Click to see kerriekins666's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
hi i have seen that a lot of people are using aspen substrate in their vivs, i am using bark chippings, which is what the breeder i am getting my python from uses.
is this ok, dont want my snake to get any repiratory problems cause of wrong substrate
khiggins

dazb
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Posted - 09/09/2009 :  18:37:43  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Bark chips is fine to use.


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kerriekins666
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Posted - 09/09/2009 :  20:36:25  Show Profile  Click to see kerriekins666's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
thanks
khiggins
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Gingerpony
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Posted - 09/09/2009 :  21:16:21  Show Profile  Click to see Gingerpony's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
you tend to get too high humidity if it's orchid bark chippings, as well as the risk of introducing creepy crawlies to your snake's enclosure so best to bake it first to remove both!!
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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