Enclosure Floor

[Quadmoler]

YouTube

On this video, check out the bark covering the enclosure...I think it looks great but is it ok for the snake? I know you can use litter and paper but I like the natural look of the bark.

Thanks for any help.

[arbok]

not sure if bark that size is good... but a good bedding is aspen bedding, which is wood shavings but there smaller than thoughs, still looks great, good aspen bedding and it will come up with something

[dancing_pharaoh]

hey there... I went to a reptile store to get my first bedding and the bark is a good bedding for snakes... but this bark comes in a brand called Zoo Med and is called ReptiBark... the bark that i use for my BHP. But the one that I use is smaller in size than whats in the video. Another good thing about using bark besides looking natural is that it really smells good (at least the one that I use which is 100% Fir bark)... and one last thing... if your reptile doesnt like humidity, you'll have to dry the bark first and then use it just to be on the safe side... well hope you found this info useful...

[canadarob]

I have had problems in the past with the Zoo Med bark and bug infestations. From my experience, when it gets wet, little bugs (not mites) appear everywhere. I had tried sterilizing it, but to no avail. If you can use it with no probs, then that's great! There was another brand (Four Paws I think) that heat treated their bark, and I had less problems.
Personally, I now have been using aspen. It is easier to see poops, so it is easier to spot clean. Plus, for the price, it lasts much much longer than the bark.

Rob

[canadarob]

Originally Posted by dancing_pharaoh

hey there... I went to a reptile store to get my first bedding and the bark is a good bedding for snakes...

Just because a pet store employee told you it was good, does not mean that it's correct..... But again, if you have no problems, super fantastic!

[Quadmoler]

Thanks for the info guys, ill go to the pet store and see what they sell.

[Ryan93]

looks like your snake was ready to tagg you after you shot that vidio. and i herd and had read a article on wood shaveings that your snake can injest it when it is eating and after my snake done exactly that i havent used it since.

[Quadmoler]

Originally Posted by Ryan93

looks like your snake was ready to tagg you after you shot that vidio. and i herd and had read a article on wood shaveings that your snake can injest it when it is eating and after my snake done exactly that i havent used it since.

Hey mate, that isnt my snake...just saw it on youtube when I was looking at Jungles...put a deposit on a 12mth Male today Just waiting for my license and am going to do the Bird Avery up starting tomorrow to get ready for him.