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Shredded aspen?

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Where can I buy shredded aspen? What I have found so far is chipped, and I am not crazy about it. It seems VERY dusty.

Thanks!
 
We have only been able to find it at local landscaping companies. However, it's hit and miss even there. If you find a good source online somewhere, let me know!
 
I use the Aspen chips from the local pet store. I havent noticed them to be dusty at all. Are you sure its Aspan you are using?

Jamie
 
Dean-

Shredded aspen is made by American Excelsior Company.

Their Aspen Bedding is the small stingy/shavings type. Their phone number is on the site and I'm sure you can call them to find a local distributor. We're lucky enough to have a local Feed Store that carries it but, as Terese said, it's hit and miss as to if they have any when we need it.
 
Nice find Steven. Thanks for the info. I have a feed supply place down the street from me. I am going to stop in and see if they have it.

Jamie
 
jglass38 said:
I use the Aspen chips from the local pet store. I havent noticed them to be dusty at all. Are you sure its Aspan you are using?

Jamie
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I'm sure what Dean is using is the small, powdery aspen stuff that sells at most pet stores for an incredibly high price. It's like big aspen snowflakes. Very dusty indeed.

As for the Aspen chips - we prefer the aspen string/shavings over the chips because they seem to be softer and more absorbant than the larger chip types.
 
I dont prefer any of it personally but have yet to find anything else suitable for the balls that doesnt look like crap. Paper towel and newspaper dont cut it for me and in my mind at least, looks uncomfortable to lay on 24hours a day. Cypress is a bit dirty (I use it for the boa) but awesome for holding humidity. Its a bitch to find the poo in though.

Jamie
 
okay i check the link myself . it doesnt go straight to the aspen like i thought it would but once on the site jsut enter "aspen " in the search box and youll get it :scatter:
 
Thanks for the links everybody! I will try to give the folks at American Excelsior a call tomorrow. You guys did give me an idea. There is a feed store on the way to my office that we used to buy our dog food from. I need to try there :D

It might be that I use animals.com. I just need to try local first and then do my research.
 
Turns out American Excelsior has a branch in Memphis. The fellow over there I spoke with said he can have a 30 # bag here middle of next week for about $10. This will be a great deal if it comes through! Thanks for the lead Steven!
 
Just wanted to let everyone know that I got my bedding! The stuff is great and is shredded and nearly 100% dust free. None of that chipped dusty crap from Petco!

Now I just have to get the wife on the same page as me. I need WAY more than 2 snakes to use up 30 lbs. of bedding :D
 
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