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question about cypress mulch and reptisoil

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corn_snake_lover

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Hi I bought a bag of cypress mulch and reptisoil as,a substrate when I bought my corn snake cause I didn't know what I was doing I stored it on the bag it came from I put a chip clip to close it I'm getting a ball python on Sunday I like to use that is it safe to use it? All I'm worried is mites or other vermin that has been born thereby don't see any mold.
 
corn_snake_lover said:
Hi I bought a bag of cypress mulch and reptisoil as,a substrate when I bought my corn snake cause I didn't know what I was doing I stored it on the bag it came from I put a chip clip to close it I'm getting a ball python on Sunday I like to use that is it safe to use it? All I'm worried is mites or other vermin that has been born thereby don't see any mold.
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I forgot to mention is 3 months old where I live is dry climate
 
Some people say the Cypress mulch they purchased contained mites. Their solution was to bake the mulch to kill the vermin. I have read that baking at 250 degrees for 20 minutes is sufficient, but others say 350 degrees for 1 hour. I have also read that putting the mulch in the freezer for a few days kills vermin. Depending upon the company selling the Cypress, some mulches contain a small amount of other woods, including Cedar. The Cypress sold in pet shops is usually 100% Cypress and better quality, but check the label.
 
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