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05-22-2007, 03:49 AM
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Monitor Dirt
Need help with some substrate that holds burrows and moisture well...I was think (read this somewhere) 50% topsoil /25% screened play sand (silica free) / 25% vermiculite and adding water to make it to the desired consistency? Anyone got any ideas?
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05-22-2007, 04:06 AM
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Re: Monitor Dirt
There was a substrate at PetCo (I know..GASP!!) that looked kind cool..It set up so they can make tunnels..Not sure how good it is..but thought it appeared promising.
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05-22-2007, 01:49 PM
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Re: Monitor Dirt
you got a monitor?
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05-22-2007, 02:15 PM
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Re: Monitor Dirt
I am hesitant letting any animal dig its own burrow in an artificial environment. The risk of a cave-is too high since it is not a natural media. There is also greatly increased traffic on the burrow roof over a natural burrow. If I were to allow a monitor to have a burrow, I would provide one that was adequately reinforced. Of course, getting a monitor OUT of a burrow could prove problematic and dangerous.
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05-22-2007, 04:22 PM
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Re: Monitor Dirt
Thanks for the info very useful.
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05-22-2007, 04:27 PM
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Re: Monitor Dirt
that new stuff at petco isnt for them to burrow you make the caves and it stays like that im not sure if it can be rebuilt and what do you do when he/she craps in the cave....oe pees all over the place theres no scooping it out
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05-22-2007, 04:57 PM
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Re: Monitor Dirt
Dude, did I SAY I used it?? NO! I didnt!!!!!!
I just MENTIONED it as in WONDERING if anyone else had seen it..
I also said "TOPSOIL is FINE" jeez...
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05-22-2007, 05:58 PM
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Re: Monitor Dirt
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Dude, did I SAY I used it?? NO! I didnt!!!!!!
I just MENTIONED it as in WONDERING if anyone else had seen it..
I also said "TOPSOIL is FINE" jeez...
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