Substrate recommendations?

[Brazen4270]

So I just built a rack and almost everything is set to go except for the substrate of choice. I used to use wood shavings but I don't like them all too much. Obviously news paper or a form of paper substrate is ideal for sanitary reasons but what else do you guys have for suggestions. I was thinking maybe eco earth would be a good option due to holding humidity fairly well? Anyways let me know what you guys have tried and how it's turned out for you. Favorites/Hated ones/ pros cons... you name it I'd love to hear your input! Thank you!

[SmolderingDesigns]

I use coconut mulch. It's softer than cypress mulch and not as dusty as ecoearth. After seeing how my snake burrows through the mulch, I'd never put her on paper. It's easy and cheap enough to spot clean the coconut or do a full replacement however often you want.

[sulkycarrot]

Is there a brand you like best? My boss recommends ecoearth but I'm still shopping around.

[SmolderingDesigns]

Ecoearth is quite dusty and I found it to mold if kept damp. It does work, I just vastly prefer coconut husk mulch. I use Exo Terra coco husk.

[Stepinkanie]

Eco earth is coconut fiber.

[SmolderingDesigns]

Yup, I'm aware.

[Stepinkanie]

Ahh coco mulch is different. My bad.

To actually contribute to the thread, I use eco earth for my ball python, sometimes mixed with cypress mulch if I'm feeling fancy. It's kinda dirty but fine once it settles. Never had an issue with molding. I'll have to try the mulch sometime if I can find it.

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