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Is it possible to mix two safe substrates?

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chris90day

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Hey I just got my first corn snake. Its a female year old named Medusa. Is it possible to mix two different substrates that are safe such as birch and fir or maple and cedar etc etc? And if so, are there any dangerous combinations vs safe combinations. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,

--Chris
 
I imagine that it would be fine to mix safe substrates, but pine and cedar are most definately not safe. I use a combination of organic potting soil and coconut bark in my BSS cages, and I plant things directly in it. I know that hardwood beddings are generally safer than softwoods, and aromatic substances should be avoided. Lots of folks on here use aspen very successfully.
 
thanks alot. I actually knew cedar wasnt safe I dont know why I listed it as an example. I appreciate the advice.
 
i mix aspen and sphagnum moss, i find it allows for snakes to burrow in the substrate better, and not compact the substrate down.
 
mike17l said:
i mix aspen and sphagnum moss, i find it allows for snakes to burrow in the substrate better, and not compact the substrate down.
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Thats intresting I wonder if you could use that to help increase humidity in the viv. Aspen just seems to be so dry on its own and the humidity in the viv stays about 50. I mist to try and keep around 60 and increase during shedding.
 
cowboyman13 said:
Thats intresting I wonder if you could use that to help increase humidity in the viv. Aspen just seems to be so dry on its own and the humidity in the viv stays about 50. I mist to try and keep around 60 and increase during shedding.
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i find that it does increase moisture a bit, but i do not worry so much about moisture as long as the snake has a clean bowl of water they shed just fine for me. i do like the fact that the aspen doesn't get compacted down as easily, and is easier to burrow in, when i use sphagnum with the aspen.
 
there shouldnt be a problem with that, but dont just take my word for it! ask more than just one source.
 
My corns love Aspen. I have a large water dish in each of their cages, but I don't mist them down. Up until now, I have "given them a bath" when they look like they're going to shed, and it has worked out.
 
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