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Best substrate?
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:14 am
by Kendall_fraser
Hi guys, Which wood shavings are safe to use? Is there any that I should avoid?
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:19 am
by blackmailchan
The caresheet says that Carefresh, Aspen, or Cypress Mulch are pretty good substrates to use. Avoid pine, cedar, or any other scented substrates. And avoid loose substrate like soil or sand to prevent impaction.
If your skink is anything like mine, it's hard for them to not get substrate in their mouth when they feed. If you're worried about them eating substrate, just feed them outside of their tank.
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:24 am
by xxmonitorlizardxx
^ +1
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:57 pm
by Katrina
What species do you keep? It will vary depending on your climate somewhat, but for the Aussie species (Northerns etc) a drier substrate is typically better - aspen or similar.
If you have an indonesian species (Merauke, Indo) then I highly recommend a substrate like cypress mulch to help keep the humidity up.
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:13 pm
by Kendall_fraser
I have a bag of Aspen now, didn't see any cypress at the closest pet store. This bag should last 3 changes. And because Yoshi has been identified as a Merauke in a previous post I will look for some Cypress elsewhere in a month or so.