Best substrate for a baby BTS?

[Romeyrider]

I am going to be getting a new BTS at the up coming reptile expo in San Diego, if there are any there. Any way I want to know what you guys thought would be the best substrate. I can't use any type of wood shavings because I am allergic to them. Plus is the humidity requirements for a baby the same as an adult? Any other baby BTS care tips? Thank you!

[donkeybuff]

Depending on the species you get, humidity requirements will vary, but they will not be any different for babies and adults. I would typically recommend aspen or cypress mulch depending on humidity requiremends, but those are both out of the question. Can you use coconut fiber/husk based substrates? There are many suitable coconut substrates. Some people also keep their BTS on rabbit pellets. In my experience, coconut substrate (Eco-Earth) has not held humidity very well, and rabbit pellets probably shouldn't be sprayed down too much (mold). Therefore, you may need a hide with damp sphagnum moss inside to give your skink a humid option. Keep in mind if you get a Northern that this may not be necessary. Other very useful tips can be found here viewforum.php?f=24