crazycorn
Walking the line...
What substrate do you guys use for your spotted/childrens pythons? Thanks for any info!
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Spotted/Children's pythons
- Thread starter crazycorn
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David Boggs
David Boggs Reptiles
Substrate for Spotted Pythons
I use shredded aspen as substrate for my Cape Yorks and regular spotted pythons. I also provide a hide box. Some burrow and some use the hide box. If you are just getting into spotted/childrens pythons you will discover what a cool small snake they are. The golden eyes of a retic with the size of a corn snake. I am sure carefresh will work just fine too. Good luck.
I use shredded aspen as substrate for my Cape Yorks and regular spotted pythons. I also provide a hide box. Some burrow and some use the hide box. If you are just getting into spotted/childrens pythons you will discover what a cool small snake they are. The golden eyes of a retic with the size of a corn snake. I am sure carefresh will work just fine too. Good luck.
Linda
New member
I also use shredded aspen, I've only had mine for about 5-months, but they really are cool snakes. I also provide 2 hide boxes, one on each end of the tank, and a water bowl. Mine loves to burrow, and climb, good luck with the spotteds!!! Linda.
ms_terese
Irrelevant User
Aspen here as well, along with plenty of hides and branches. Our Childrens and Cape York Spotteds love to climb.
OzPython
New member
I use "Desert Blend" it’s made from walnut shells and I like it because it’s easy to clean up as it clumps together and dries quickly. Always feed them in a separate container so they don't accidentally swallow any of the substrate which can lead to problems. Also if you have more than one feed them separately. You can see a close-up of the substrate under "Champion" as he comes out of one of his hides.
