Making a New Setup

[d_virginiana]

I use newspaper for all of mine. In addition to being free and easy to clean, there's next to no dust and they seem to enjoy burrowing between the pages.

[EasternBlackNeckedGarter]

I decided to use carpet, and I think it turned out pretty well. She has two hides, an oak limb for basking/climbing, a large water dish, and a fern for decoration. Apart from musking last night (she never really got used to handling) she seems to like it – she's been exploring all day.
(Sorry about the last picture being tilted, not sure how to fix that.)

[snakegirl909]

It looks good, I like it. How are you planning on cleaning it?

[EasternBlackNeckedGarter]

Removing everything, rinsing/baking decor, and washing the carpet outside.

[slipknot711]

looks great! making me want to re-do my big girl tank. hmmm

[snakegirl909]

Nice. Too much work for me lol. I will stick to disposable bedding. It looks awesome though.

[jmonahan]

I was just going to ask about substrate for terrariums. What and where does the white paper-type material come from? Do folks generally like it? I see it used in breeders plastic tubs.

I make compost for the garden - wood shavings from the chicken coop are mixed with grass clippings from the yard and H2O. As it breaks down it becomes a crumbly, light weight, humus. It doesn't seem to have the potential problems with ingesting un-passable material, as it breaks down to fairly small pieces. It allows the snakes to burrow and curl up over the under-tank heating pad. I don't know if it would make a good substrate, but I think I'll give it a go. Nothing seems to be perfect.