{"product_id":"aspen-wood-bedding-200g-small-pet-reptile-substrate","title":"Aspen Wood Bedding 200g — Small Pet \u0026 Reptile Substrate","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"24:1-24:198;579-776\"\u003eAspen Wood Bedding is a clean, natural hardwood substrate that works across your whole animal room — hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and many reptiles and inverts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"26:1-26:329;778-1106\"\u003eUnlike pine and cedar shavings, aspen is a hardwood with no aromatic oils, which is why keepers and exotic vets so often reach for it as a default bedding. Kiln-dried and screened to reduce dust and fines, it stays soft underfoot, absorbs well, and holds a burrow or tunnel so small pets can nest the way they would in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"28:1-28:153;1108-1260\"\u003eThis 200g pack is a practical trial or top-up size — good for a single small enclosure, a spot-clean refill, or testing before you commit to a bulk bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"30:1-30:29;1262-1290\"\u003eWhy keepers choose aspen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" data-sourcepos=\"32:1-37:88;1292-1796\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"32:1-32:95;1292-1386\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo aromatic oils\u003c\/strong\u003e — hardwood, not pine or cedar, so nothing to irritate sensitive airways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:66;1387-1452\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow dust\u003c\/strong\u003e — kiln-dried and screened to reduce fines and mess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"34:1-34:92;1453-1544\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds a burrow\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft, light strands that pack just enough for tunnelling and nesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"35:1-35:106;1545-1650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsorbent and easy to spot-clean\u003c\/strong\u003e — soiled areas lift out cleanly, so a full change-out lasts longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"36:1-36:58;1651-1708\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural and untreated\u003c\/strong\u003e — no dyes, no added fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"37:1-37:88;1709-1796\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely multi-species\u003c\/strong\u003e — one bag for the small mammals, the snake, and the gecko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:17;1798-1814\"\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"41:1-43:110;1816-2133\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall mammals:\u003c\/strong\u003e hamsters (Syrian \u0026amp; dwarf), gerbils, mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, degus \u003cstrong\u003eReptiles:\u003c\/strong\u003e corn snakes, ball pythons, king snakes, leopard geckos, and other dry-habitat species \u003cstrong\u003eAlso used for:\u003c\/strong\u003e hedgehogs, sugar gliders (as a floor layer), and as nesting material for birds and inverts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"45:1-45:15;2135-2149\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" data-sourcepos=\"47:1-50:57;2151-2514\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"47:1-47:64;2151-2214\"\u003eClean and fully dry the enclosure before adding new bedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"48:1-48:118;2215-2332\"\u003eLay 2–3 inches (5–8 cm) for small mammals so they can burrow. For snakes and geckos, 1–2 inches is usually enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"49:1-49:125;2333-2457\"\u003eSpot-clean soiled patches daily and replace the full bedding every 1–2 weeks, depending on the animal and enclosure size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"50:1-50:57;2458-2514\"\u003eStore the unused portion sealed in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"52:1-52:17;2516-2532\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" data-sourcepos=\"54:1-57:74;2534-3102\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"54:1-54:136;2534-2669\"\u003eAspen is a \u003cstrong\u003edry substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. In humid Philippine conditions, keep it dry and spot-clean often — damp wood bedding can develop mould.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"55:1-55:192;2670-2861\"\u003eNot recommended as the main substrate for \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-humidity species\u003c\/strong\u003e (e.g. crested geckos, most tropical frogs and tarantulas) — those do better on coco husk, coco fibre, or a bioactive mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"56:1-56:167;2862-3028\"\u003eWood substrates aren't advised for \u003cstrong\u003every young rodents in the first days after birth\u003c\/strong\u003e or for animals recovering from respiratory illness unless your vet approves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"57:1-57:74;3029-3102\"\u003eNatural product — strand size and colour vary slightly between batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"68:1-69:148;3303-3483\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pet Nation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48815364735201,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/2177\/6609\/files\/ONLINEPETCLEANER_DISINFECTANT.png?v=1785153109","url":"https:\/\/petnation.ph\/products\/aspen-wood-bedding-200g-small-pet-reptile-substrate","provider":"Pet Nation PH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}