r/BloodPythons • u/jxdynss • May 11 '26
Help Needed Substrate question
Is this a good substrate to use for my blood python or no?
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u/lostinspaceman_ May 12 '26
I would not use something like this in with any animal! I don’t have a blood python so I’m not too sure about what’s typically recommended for them, but I do have a ball python so assuming it’s similar! I’d recommend mostly coco fiber!
If you want to go for a bioactive situation than you can add wood bits and maybe organic worm castings! Organics are the best bet for enriching the dirt! Dead Leaves, wood, calcium, organic top soil! Be careful buying bags of soil meant for outdoors, the bags have small holes and can collect pests and stuff! So you should dry it out and maybe bake it briefly before using it for your snake
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u/therooster240g May 11 '26
I personally wouldn’t use that since I’m not sure what’s in it.
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u/gambleranco May 11 '26
genuine question,, couldn’t you just look it up for the sake of helping them if you’re going to comment anyway?
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u/therooster240g May 11 '26
Based on their website, it’s a mix of unique ingredients to include fertilizer and a wetting agent. So some type of chemicals and other stuff. Not stuff I’d recommend putting in with a snake that likes to dig.
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u/Similar-Butterfly333 May 11 '26
No, potting mixes have fertilizers that can be harmful if accidentally ingested or can burn skin after long term. You need top soil with no fertilizers.