Cypress bedding safe?

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Cypress bedding safe?

Post by Todd135 » Fri Oct 28, 2016 4:31 am

Does anyone know if the petsmart "all living things" premium cypress bedding is safe?
I keep hearing/reading conflicting things about it.
http://www.petsmart.com/reptile/supplie ... 14949.html
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Re: Cypress bedding safe?

Post by Rawrgeous » Fri Oct 28, 2016 6:38 am

No, unfortunately as the pieces can get caught in a shell and puncture the crab's abdomen. I'm going to link our substrate guide as it will list the most common materials/ brands used. viewtopic.php?f=26&t=92542
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Re: Cypress bedding safe?

Post by Nate the great » Fri Oct 28, 2016 6:47 am

Rawrgeous wrote:No, unfortunately as the pieces can get caught in a shell and puncture the crab's abdomen. I'm going to link our substrate guide as it will list the most common materials/ brands used. viewtopic.php?f=26&t=92542
Is there any evidence that this has actually happened, or is this just more helicopter-parent-esque care giving?
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Re: Cypress bedding safe?

Post by Rawrgeous » Fri Oct 28, 2016 6:52 am

No clue. I've never tried it. I have seen several people mention it, so maybe I am parroting. However, even if it wouldn't hurt them, it wouldn't hold tunnels as it would not stay moist properly, and it being moist long term would probably cause it to mold.

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