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Coconut

DogStar5988

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I am thinking about switching from Reptile carpet to T-Rex coconut bark. It isn't the kind that you soak in water its just chunks of coconut bark. I know that everyone swears by aspen but I like the darker look of the coconut. So I was wondering if anyone uses this substrate and what they think of it? Pros? Cons?
 
In general, there doesn't seem to be too much info around regarding coconut. From the little I've read, it seems to be okay. There are a few threads (that aren't greatly helpful, imo) if you search for "coconut" (search titles only).
 
When I had glass tanks for my snakes, and during the winter, when this ol' farmhouse that I live in is heated with (very dry) forced air, I'd use aspen mixed with coconut bark chunks soaked in water; it held humidity pretty well, and was able to get by with "spritzing" the tanks when the snake started a shed.

But I'm all about the tubs now, so I don't need to use it. I had no complaints, though. :shrugs:

regards,
jazz
 
I used it for a while but found that they way it was cut (little cubes) ended up being bigger than I'd like and didn't seem like the nicest thing for a snake to lay or crawl on.
I switched to t-rex jungle earth because then I was buying it anyway for my hi-humidity boas. I'd use aspen except my wife is allergic to wood dust and found aspen to be annoying. coconut bark works just fine, I'd suggest using more finally chopped bark if you can find it, not all bags of t-rex bark are the same.
 
There is nothing inherently wrong with using coconut bark--as far as being toxic to snakes. I have never used it with my corns, but I have used it with my ball pythons, and I still use it with my amazon tree boa. I use it with my atb, because it is great to keep the humidity up (which atb's need). So I don't see any problems with using it for corns--and when your snake goes into its shedding phase, you can spray down the substrate to increase the humidity.

If you are worried about the size of the bark chunks, you may consider tossing some in a blender to chop it up more in order to get the size you want.
 
coconut

While new to the hobby, I have been using the coconut bark with no problems. The only thing that could be perceived as a negative is dust. Problem? only if you want it to be. I soak mine before a substrate change. If I need more moisture I simply shorten the dry time before installing. As with anything in life, some will swear for this substrate and others for another. It's called "CHOICE"
 
I use it for my corn snake.So far no problems.The only thing negative,I guess as far as the snake is concerned,,it's not good for burrowing under.Too ruff,,but if you have enough hides,I don't think it matters.
 
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