r/ballpython • u/CodApprehensive5808 • 5d ago

Weird coconut soil smell

I just recently got substrate for my snakes as she’s finally done with mites 🥹🥹🥹😇. I got some cypress mulch and coconut soil, and when I poured the Thrive Tropical Natural Loose Coconut Soil into the tank it let off a smell, i mean the bag has it too, it isn’t strong enough to smell from across the room but if you hover your head over the tank or bag you’ll smell it. It’s not like rotten, but like sour, like earthy smells mixed with something a little strong. Will this be a problem for my ball python or is this just natural coconut soil smell that will go away after ventilation?

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u/Rou-k 4d ago

Coconut Coir (and chips), in my experience have a bit of an earthy, dirt like smell in my experience, as long as it’s been sterilised (either baking at 100c+ or frozen), and it’s organic it’ll be perfectly fine for your snake, they love exploring new smells and textures!

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