MY First Ball Python

In most pet stores you can find the proper bedding you need for your ball python. You can use aspen and cypress shavings and any type of other bark that is labeled for reptiles. One of my personal favorite is coconut bark, which comes in a small block and you add water to it and it expands in about 30 minutes. It works great and is very absorbent. However be sure not use pine or cedar shavings, these have been known to cause irritation. You can also use felt or indoor/outdoor carpet, just cut it to the size needed to your cage. They also make reptile carpet which comes in a certain sizes that works great as well. I usually put newspaper under whichever type of bedding I use; it seems to make the clean up progress go smoother. One of my personal favorite is something called Eco Earth, it can be purchased at many pet stores. It mostly contains coconut bark, which is safe for pretty much any reptile.

Put Eco Earth in a bucket with 3-4 quarts of warm water	30 minutes later stir and you now have yourself a good amount of bedding

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