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[slim6y]

Originally Posted by snakegal

Anything that soaks up water is a breeding ground for bacteria. Paper towel/newspaper included. Bottom line is if the towel is changed when dirty there shouldn't be an issue, as long as the towel goes in dry in the first place. I can't see how this is any different to newspaper or paper towel.

Put anything moist in a warm environment and you get germ city. JMO

didn't you know bacteria can't read so they don't use newspapers hehe...

I would say anything that absorbs moisture, as you say snakegal, would be a medium to breed unwanted bacteria and thus lower the overall health of your snake. On saying that, cleanliness is next to godliness (hehe) and keeping your tank clean keeps it free of nasty jimmy germs...