Type: Aspen Shavings
Biodegradable: Yes
Flushable: No
Scented: Some natural "woody" smell, but no harmful phenols (scented oils) in the wood.
Shape: long and thin shavings
Colour: pale creamy tan
Dust: not very dusty for wood shavings, but still a wood shaving. I'd say 3
Comfort: They seem to like digging in it and making dens out if it, but it's not as soft as some of the other 'fluffy" beddings. I give it a 4
Odor Control: Well, when I had two rats it did great, but when I had six I needed something better. 3
Longevity: Not the longest lasting bedding I've ever tried. 2
Tracking: I had it sprayed ALL OVER!
Absorbency: 2 or 3
Overall Safety: 4-5 depending on the rats.
Cost Value: 4


Type: Cell-Sorb Plus
Biodegradable: Yes
Flushable: Yes (I think)
Scented: Has a unique but very mild scent
Shape: large pellets
Colour: dark grey
Dust: No dust!! I once had a VERY old bag that was a little dusty but other than that no dust.
Comfort: Mmm...This bedding is a little harder then most, so I always provided soft spots for them to sleep on. 3
Odor Control: This was the best bedding when I had six rats. 5
Longevity: 5
Tracking: Very little, if any, tracking. 5
Absorbency: 4-5
Overall Safety: 5
Cost Value: 5

Type: Carefresh
Biodegradable: Yes
Flushable: I don't think so
Scented: No scent
Shape: shredded cardboard-like material
Colour: light grey
Dust: Very dusty! I had a few rats who were allergic to this bedding. 1
Comfort: soft and fluffy, very comfy! 5
Odor Control: Does a fair job. 4
Longevity: So-so. 3-3
Tracking: Some tracking. 2
Absorbency: 4
Overall Safety: 2-3. Safe if they're not allergic to it, which leads me to wonder if it may cause subtle problems in rats who aren't allergic to it.
Cost Value: 3

Type: Hemp shavings
Biodegradable: Yes
Flushable: No
Scented: No scent
Shape: thin wispy shavings
Colour: pale tan
Dust: (How dusty is this product new and after being used, as a total. quite dusty. 2
Comfort: soft and fluffy. My rats seemed to like nesting in it. 5
Odor Control: it's all right. 3
Longevity: 3
Tracking: Lots! 1
Absorbency: So-so. 3
Overall Safety: Safe aside from the dustiness. 3
Cost Value: 3