What is the best substrate for a snake ?

[xXExplodexX]

I have heard the different types of substrate, i just wanna know whats best.

 

[RSPcrazy]

Safest is paper, but I use aspen, it's still safe and it's so easy to clean, just pick out the crap and replace that spot with fresh stuff.

 

[eddie123]

Safest is paper, but I use aspen, it's still safe and it's so easy to clean, just pick out the crap and replace that spot with fresh stuff.

+1
i use aspen for all my snakes with no issues

 

[Leeloofluff]

Sometimes it depends on the sort of snake. What are you setting up for?

 

[elogov]

New's paper for me, cheap replaceable & soaks up most things pretty well

 

[wasgij]

Many different choices, I use and recommend breeders choice.

 

[patonthego]

I use the marine carpet from Bunnings, it washes clean and once it gets tatty I cut up a new piece. Usually my pythons will go on the grass if I time it right to take them outside..

 

[xXExplodexX]

I will be getting soon an enclosure for a spotted python roughly a meter.

 

[leamos]

I use kritter's and kitty's crumble, easy to spot clean, very absorbent, looks great. I've started buying the bulk bags of kitty's crumble about $20 for 35L bag, the only thing is it comes quite damp, so I empty the bag into a large storage tub, leave it in the sun to dry out for a day or two

 

[Capital]

I use a hemp substrate. Looks great and my carpet python seems to enjoy curling up on it. Very easy to clean. Smells great as well.

 

[leamos]

I use a hemp substrate. Smells great as well.

"Reminds me of my Uni days" hahaha

 

[thomasssss]

I use a hemp substrate. Looks great and my carpet python seems to enjoy rolling up with it. Very easy to clean. Smells great as well.

fixed that typo for you

 

[montysrainbow]

i started off using expensive stuff aspen , reptile bark etc however i soon discovered the most practical substrate for me was kitty litter....the paper pellets type breeders choice? i think its called. Its cheap absorbent and doest look too bad. I have recently started using sheets of newspaper instead because im pregnant and its easier to spot clean. Mind u my guys do 99% of there poos and wees outside on the grass.

 

[Retic]

Aspen without a doubt, cheap and easy to get (here at least).

 

[xXExplodexX]

Thanks every one for commenting much appreciated. When i get my enclosure i'm gonna try kitter's crumble or kritter.