Hi!
So after last weeks scare of finding out the one of my BTS's, Beau, has mites (from the reptile store I purchased him from) I am on the hunt for the best substate. Right now both my Blueys are on a newspaper substrate - to help keep their enclosures clean (I have given Beau his first mite treatment yesterday) and to also make sure my other Bluey is in good health. Should I stick with newspaper long term, or would it be better to use Aspen bedding?
I used to use Kritters Crumble, but my skinks were really sneezy from the dust it created.
Any input would be appreciated - thanks!
Aspen bedding or newspaper?
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This is also where you can have some FUN while sharing the enjoyment you get from your blueys!
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Angel_BTS
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Angel_BTS
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Re: Aspen bedding or newspaper?
EDIT: I decided to use cypress mulch instead - both the Blueys love it
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kingofnobbys
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Re: Aspen bedding or newspaper?
i use KRITTERS CRUMBLE , but only the course grade as fine and medium are really dusty. I mix natural gum tree leaf litter with it , my skinks love the mix .
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Angel_BTS
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Re: Aspen bedding or newspaper?
kingofnobbys wrote:i use KRITTERS CRUMBLE , but only the course grade as fine and medium are really dusty. I mix natural gum tree leaf litter with it , my skinks love the mix .
Sounds great! There is also leaf litter mixed in with the cypress mulch - Beau and Bindi have been digging and burying under their substrate all day!
Also, I have 4 ceramic heating globes on their way this week! Took a while for me to find the right heat lamps for the skinks, but I finally have - no more infrared lamps yay!
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