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 Aspen

does anyone on here use aspen bedding? if so do your tegus ever have shedding problems? im thinking about trying it for my tegu
08/21/08  12:47pm

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Mike S
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   Message To: Coults   In reference to Message Id: 1838225


 Aspen

Hey coults,

Actually... all of the reptiles ive ever had use aspen bedding, the main reason is because it is digestible if ingested..
And although aspen isnt too great at holding moisture, you should mist the cage/ herp everyday anyway so you shouldnt have shedding problems unless your herp is unhealthy due to diet



08/21/08  01:31pm

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   Message To: Mike S   In reference to Message Id: 1838273


 Aspen

cheers mike
08/22/08  11:56am

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   Message To: Coults   In reference to Message Id: 1839329


 Aspen

i keep my red on aspen. it’s easy to clean and as long as you have a good enclosure, humidty isn’t a problem. She never has trouble shedding and she sheds constantly .
08/28/08  04:30pm

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   Message To: Coults   In reference to Message Id: 1838225


 Aspen

I personally dont use aspen just because its expensive hehe. But ofcourse money isnt really an issue since I keep tegus and all....I use plain dirt and have never had a shedding problem. I soak my tegus once a week....like a bath if you will. My big guy really enjoys it except he ALWAYS poops in the water. Soaking your tegu once a week will aid shedding and dehydration and its kinda fun. Hmm....never thought about it but my tegu is always so dirty cuz of the dirt.....maybe switching to aspen isnt a bad idea afterall....but nah, they only got a few months left before hibernation then they move outside next spring anyways....
08/29/08  08:38am

 #1846042


Coults
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   Message To: BooByVu   In reference to Message Id: 1845918


 Aspen

cheers for your replys. This might sound stupid but is it ok if the aspen gets wet then when i spray him and hes viv? wont get moldy?
08/29/08  11:51am

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Mike S
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   Message To: Coults   In reference to Message Id: 1846042


 Aspen

Umm no... well, it shouldnt.
As long as your temperatures are high enough and your enclosure isnt 90+ humidity (which it isnt) then the water in your bedding with evaporate into the surrounding air.

And if it does, its isnt harmful, although i would suggest removing it immediately :)
09/01/08  11:04am


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