Is Aspen bedding a good substrate?

[Barak666]

Well I just arrived from the pet-shop and they only have the zoo-med Repti Bark at 15$, first I find it expensive (as every thing they sell there) and it is write on the bag 100% fir bark, I always think that confiner bark (and conifer in general) was not good for reptiles...

So I might order something else via internet, it will be least expensive...

I plan to mix this coco husk and this coco coir Do you think it will make good substrate?

Thanks all

[ConcinusMan]

Well I just arrived from the pet-shop and they only have the zoo-med Repti Bark at 15$, first I find it expensive (as every thing they sell there) and it is write on the bag 100% fir bark, I always think that confiner bark (and conifer in general) was not good for reptiles...

So I might order something else via internet, it will be least expensive...

I plan to mix this coco husk and this coco coir Do you think it will make good substrate?

Thanks all

Fir is safe. It's pine and cedar you want to avoid. Don't use garden center bark as it has splinters and often has pine or cedar in it. Always use 100% fir bark. Coco coir is what eco earth is made of and it's safe to swallow and can be found much cheaper in a garden center than a pet store. You could mix with coco husk but don't let them swallow it! I just prefer to use fir bark instead.