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Reptile Beding

Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:11 pm
by Lahb999
So confused.
What bedding should I use for Noam
1.i had him on aspen he was fine until January but then stopped pooping cause I thought it was impact ion.
2. I decided to put him on repticarpet but he decided he wanted to burrow, but his bowel movements became regular.
3. I traded him tonight on aspen chips, because I thought he would want to burry, but he just kept on licking and getting it in this mouth, not much but if I left him for a couple of days I could have serious impact ion, so after 10 minutes, I took him out, and put paper towel down, and am putting the carpet back in tomorrow, have any ideas on what he could hide in our opinions on bedding choices, :helpme:

Ps, what is the largest Bts on record in length and weight, or that you guys own or have seen

Re: Reptile Beding

Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:42 pm
by Spindown
1) You would know if it was impaction and he had passed it, since it would likely be a huge poop with tons of aspen in it.
2) This is probably a coincidence. Impaction risk is very low with aspen if you are providing enough water. They are also usually smart enough to spit out all but a tiny bit while eating that will not harm him.
3) Try a different shape/type of aspen if this kind is making you nervous. There are chips, shredded and shaved. I have NEVER had an issue with my blueys eating too much to hurt them (not that they eat it at all lol). They also, like I mentioned, will spit it out if you give them a chance, if they are a normal bluey. I have 5 on aspen with no issues. I have experimented with several different substrates and I like aspen the best.

Please use the search function to find substrate threads.

My largest bluey atm is my merauke female at 25 inches (63.5 cm). Shes huge and I looooove her <3

Re: Reptile Beding

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 6:35 pm
by IchliebeTiere
Have you tried eco-earth?
http://zoomed.com/db/products/EntryDeta ... SearchID=5

I had mine on aspen but she needed more humidity so I changed to this. You don't have to spray it and keep it wet if you don't want to. I haven't seem Azareth eat any.

Re: Reptile Beding

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 6:54 pm
by DrakeLineous12
I have mine on eco earth right now and I hate it. It's really dusty when it dries out from the heat lamp and I end up having to mist it too much to keep it moist. If I let it dry it gets into his eyes, ears, mouth and nose when he burrows. I'll prob get some shaved aspen tomorrow and switch over