Can i use shredded paper in my tanks as a sub?

[aaron lynch]

Originally Posted by ryanr1987

I actually use shredding newspaper for anacondas insted of a soaking area to make them feel more secure

same here, i put a tub of shredded paper in as it solves their desire to hide and feel secure looking out in ambush without the problems assosiated with prolonged soaking.

i also use it with other species as its cheap, light and easy to replace, the bigger snakes just flatten it down but i still use it as they like to try and burrow in it.

[bug man]

Thought id get moaned at for using it as normal haha glad to see its just not me using it Zach

[Annihilation]

Doesnt it produce a lot of dust though?

[bug man]

Thats thee only thing i was worried about but if you give it a shake before you put it in its fine. Zach

[Freakinfreak]

Would you use newspaper or normal paper?

[tricky]

i dont use it on my royals as their heavy bodies just compact it and it s a waste

corns and kings - GREAT !!!!!!!!!! they can burrow if they want

watch what u shred though , make sure theres no gums or adhesives (a lot of invoices in ur mail have all that) , most inks r pretty safe now
ive previously found shredded newspaper goes soggy far too quickly , just regullar stuff is brill

[mooselee]

You can buy a cheap ream of printing paper for about £1.50 these days.

That makes a LOT of shredded paper

[ZooMan]

Slightly off topic, but a good substrate in a climate needing more humidity is sphagnum moss. It is a bit more expensive but lookes awesome, retains moisture and only needs changing once a month and spot cleaning.

Just buy it from a garden centre and sterilise it yourself....

[bug man]

Erm i suppose you could use both types of paper i have normal in now. Zach