Dont know about the substrate?

[La serpiente]

I'm not sure about the substrate I'm using. I was at a pet store and realized i had what they were using but it seemed like it was just a junky old carpet type thing just thinner. (its not old or junky just seemed like what it would be) and my corn seems to like it and moves around a lot more than with the other substrate in his older cage so is it ok?

 

[CAV]

Are you saying that you use a carpet-like substance? Is it made of a cotton or nylon type material? Is it something that can be easily sanitized and not hold in moisture?

I would be cautious using any material that isn't easily sanitized and takes a while to dry. Something of this nature can harbor bacteria.

 

[CowBoyWay]

Fun with artificial grass...

"Astroturf® / Artificial Grass

Astroturf® was the first artificial grass floor covering.
Since then, carpet manufacturers have come out with many grades of artificial grass.
Hardware stores and builder supply stores generally carry two or more grades.
The least expensive is generally the best to use.
It is more flexible, an important factor for thorough cleaning and disinfecting.

The ragged cut edges may be folded under and basted to prevent fraying.
{ The edges of the astroturf can also, instead, be melted to prevent fraying, after it has been cut to size.}

"Turf" pieces can be washed and disinfected many times before they would require replacing...

It is cheap enough that several pieces can be cut for each enclosure and rotated each cleaning day.

The pieces of artificial grass substrate sold in small, prepackaged pieces in many pet stores and mail order pet suppliers is the same as the product sold in builder supply stores."
http://www.anapsid.org/substrates2.html