BHP substrate

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Just a question regarding substates for Bhps, Ive had mine on newspaper but now they get under it, making it hard to see if they crap. Ive tried the pelleted newspaper but didnt like it cause it was full of dust and the odd foreign material(plastic and sharp stuff).
Is sand any good? I'm Interested to hear from someone who has had Bhps for a while and have they found whats best. Thanks

[Ricko]

Just add alot more paper in there, they are going to get under it no matter what anyway but i found the more paper the better

[SG]

I have my BHP on the recycled paper pellets and have not had any problems with it at all.
I have been using it for anout 2 yr's now with all my pythons without problems

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[Jungle_Freak]

Newspaper does the job fine for me

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They always uder it JR or your snakes of a big size , mine are about 85cms

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They always under it JF or are they big snakes, mine only 85 cms

[mr_liaison]

hi mate i have 12 bhp's and keep them all on newspaper wat i have found is when i lay the news paper down i just tape it together with about 1inch piece of tape and i always have a hide box in there for them to get under.........every now and then they will get under the paper but no where as much as before id tape it..........it works for me.....and my biggest bhp is around 9-10 feet

[Duke_jensen]

Don't use news paper pellets, if you don't want to use news paper, try lino, it's very easy to clean and if you cut it to the right size they can't get under it, If you want something more attractive you can use the green felt carpet stuff you get from bunnings it's a bit harder to clean and takes longer to dry but looks better then lino. I use both for bhp's and it works well.

[cris]

DO NOT TAPE THE PAPER TOGETHER VERY BAD IDEA.

IMO the snake being able to get into the paper and hide is one of the best things about using newspaper.

[Tatelina]

Originally Posted by mr_liaison

hi mate i have 12 bhp's and keep them all on newspaper wat i have found is when i lay the news paper down i just tape it together with about 1inch piece of tape and i always have a hide box in there for them to get under.........every now and then they will get under the paper but no where as much as before id tape it..........it works for me.....and my biggest bhp is around 9-10 feet

Woh. I wouldn't use tape if I was you. :S Imagine if it got stuck to your snake! *cringes*

I'm trying bark ontop of newspaper. Seems to be working well atm (and looks really good imo) however I haven't thought of WHERE exactly I'm going to put the stuff after I'm done with it..
I guess I could throw it out but I'm sure the environment would like me a little more if I put it to good use in my garden.

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No one uses sand then?

[Valley Reptile Supplies]

Originally Posted by Duke_jensen

Don't use news paper pellets, if you don't want to use news paper, try lino, it's very easy to clean and if you cut it to the right size they can't get under it, If you want something more attractive you can use the green felt carpet stuff you get from bunnings it's a bit harder to clean and takes longer to dry but looks better then lino. I use both for bhp's and it works well.

Dont just say dont use something tell us why i have been using b/c for years and have not had any problems at all so why the "Don't use news paper pellets"
maybe not for hatchies but sub-adult and older is fine i have only just changed to using hand towel for hatchies but did not have any trouble with hatchies.....

and as for sand yes its fine for bhp and womas and anything else that is desert orientated
there is a 2 page article on substrate in the reptile australia mag with the albino carpet on the front have a read if you do use sand i would recomend that you put a mat of some description in there to feed on

[Duke_jensen]

Originally Posted by mr-magic

Dont just say dont use something tell us why i have been using b/c for years and have not had any problems at all so why the "Don't use news paper pellets"
maybe not for hatchies but sub-adult and older is fine i have only just changed to using hand towel for hatchies but did not have any trouble with hatchies.....

and as for sand yes its fine for bhp and womas and anything else that is desert orientated
there is a 2 page article on substrate in the reptile australia mag with the albino carpet on the front have a read if you do use sand i would recomend that you put a mat of some description in there to feed on

Sorry, I should have given a reason. hatchies is the main reason as I have seen one die that ate some from striking and getting a mouth full, uncomon I know but better be safe then sorry.

I have also found that it is to dry for bhp's and can cause problems with shedding, doesn't seen to affect carpets as much.

That's just my experience with it, I was using for a good 12 months, before I found any prob with it.

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Yes thats one thing i found with it (bc) it definatly dried out the enclosure somewhat.
Well thanks guys , i think i'll stick with newspaper, just put more in.If they feel good under it then thats ok with me. I might try sand later when they get a bit older.