Does this substrate seem safe?

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Does this substrate seem safe?

Postby AquaaAllure » Fri Jun 27, 2014 10:09 pm

http://m.petco.com/product/117368/Plane ... imals.aspx

Or if someone would send me the link on where to buy the best aspen? Thanks.
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Re: Does this substrate seem safe?

Postby donkeybuff » Fri Jun 27, 2014 10:40 pm

That is the aspen I use for my northern. It's great for northerns, but if you need extra humidity, look for a different substrate.
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Re: Does this substrate seem safe?

Postby SmaugTheBluey » Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:10 pm

@donkeybuff would this be a better choice than aspen snake bedding because I use the aspen snake bedding but compared to that its cheaper and its bigger?
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Re: Does this substrate seem safe?

Postby Fatal_S » Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:55 pm

Yup, this is shaved aspen (flakes) which is IMO the good kind. There is also shredded aspen which looks like little slivers, which I really dislike.
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Re: Does this substrate seem safe?

Postby AquaaAllure » Sat Jun 28, 2014 6:28 am

It is for a Northern so awesome.
I was going to try to keep SOME humidity by putting a little humind box. Or just some moss around.
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Re: Does this substrate seem safe?

Postby donkeybuff » Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:21 am

I prefer this over the reptile aspen for the same reason that Fatal mentioned, since the slivers can get caught in the eyes. It's also way cheaper.
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