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New substrate.

StaceyBaybee

StaceyBaybee

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So, i got this new substrate today all that the instructions say is:Add to 3-4 liters of water and leave for 30 minutes.
So i did this and the substrate is damp, is this ok for my snake, and should the substrate be put all over the floor surface or just in areas? Should i wait until its dry to put it in? Or should i just put the damp substrate in one of the hides?

Also when should i start using the next sized mouse to feed the snake? My snake is about 19inches long and is feeding on pinkies.
 
This is what im using:

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I don't think damp types of substrate would be good for corns, as far as I know they're intended for invertebrates like hermit crabs, amphibians and snakes and reptiles that need high humidity.
 
Everything i've read about eco earth its been recommended for animals who generally live in damper conditions. It probably will dry out, But not for a while. Personally wouldn't put a corn on it because i'd be worried of scale rot.
 
Just done a quick search, the sub. is compressed coconut fibers, looks like a sub. for reptiles with high humidity levels. Im not telling you not to use it ,but id stick to the tryed and tested aspen.
 
As wayne says, its basically coconut husk... so i shouldn't imagine it being bad for your snake once its dry. But it'll take a while for it to get to that point, It's designed to trap humidity in it.
 
..Although i should add i've never used the stuff, Only been reading about it over the last few days (The girlfriends been looking at fire bellied toads so i've been researching them.) and i dont know much about how it affects snakes, but i know some people do keep other types of snake on it.
 
I think the best you could do is stick to something like aspen. It's well known, and is proven to have no problems with corn snakes.


Connor
 
Eco earth is fine. You just don't want it too damp. Perhaps you used too much water? Anyway, let it dry out and its fine for your corns. I don't use it for corns but occasionally use it for my tarantulas and they like it dry.
 
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