[Cazador]

Yep. I've had the same experience as Roy with the astroturf. There is a choice that pretty much has to be made when it comes to bedding. If you're going for the best hygene, paper towels and/or newspaper can't be beat, but they're kindof ugly compared to a natural substrate. Unfortunately, natural substrates are harder to thoroughly clean, but they make it very easy to remove the clumped feces that you can see. Uric acid crystals often filter down through them, though. The natural substrates are also great growth media for bacteria, fungi, and parasite eggs. The astroturf also allows waste products to sift down through it. You just have to be aware of their strengths and weaknesses and clean accordingly.