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Originally Posted by JandC_Reptiles  I offer to shake your hand Slim6y, I think shade cloth would be alright for some people.
Without members trying something new & un-heard of we would never get results or evolve to newer & better ideas about husbandry. Imagine if everybody followed the owner of the 1st snake in captivities advice & all used soil & leaves. Or if we caught wild rodents to feed our beloved ones.
IMO urine will soak through newspaper just as easily as it would shade cloth. So the problem of having moisture in a timber enclosure still remains, it just means cleaning enclosures have to be done regularly (as is the case with any substrate) |
handshake accepted and experiment of using shade cloth seems just fine for my purposes that's for sure.
I find I am cleaning the shade cloth around 1 - 2 times per week depending on activity. This is a simple wipe down with a cloth... Full cleaning occurs much less regularly.
Another good thing of the shadecloth is its insulating properties, keeping your snake cooler in summer and warmer in winter...
Well, good luck for those who wish to rin off to Bunnings or Mitre 10 for a metre or two of shade cloth for their herps! keen to hear of your experiences.
