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04-06-2007, 05:14 PM
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Cypress for Iguanas?
Anyone ever use cypress substrate for their Green iguana?
Or hear anything negative about using it. I realize they taste their environment, so I didn't know if ingestion would be a factor?
It's time to change my igs substrate, and I don't like the appearance of newspaper, really..Plus I need some more humidity, and I hate the coconut fiber, it gets in their little eyes, then they use their feet to rub it off, and get MORE in their eyes..very irritating. |
04-06-2007, 08:20 PM
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Re: Cypress for Iguanas?
aspen isnt a good subtrate. a good subtrate to use is called the "ultimate substrate" which James Hatfield(iguana expert/author of "The Ultimate Green Iguana Manual". what it is a few pieces of newspaper stacked on each other, then about 3 or 4 papertowels taped on top of that. that will absorb all the "moisture" from their poop. and is durable enough to handle a light misting to get the humidity up
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04-06-2007, 08:27 PM
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Re: Cypress for Iguanas?
but that doesnt do anything to help her if she hates the look of news paper does it  . Courtney, ill PM you and suggest some good stuff, but i dont know if youll be able to find it. |
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04-06-2007, 09:59 PM
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Re: Cypress for Iguanas?
Indoor outdoor carpet! Get 5 or so peices cut to size and just change/wash them once soiled. I use to use them in an old cage for Yoda he loved the stuff and it felt/looked very cumfy!
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04-11-2007, 09:35 PM
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Re: Cypress for Iguanas?
I wouldn't put anything in there that may harm them if they swallow it. They are very curious and constantly taste stuff.
What is your setup and how large is the iguana? |
04-11-2007, 11:47 PM
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Re: Cypress for Iguanas?
Its the little green ig I have..He's about 5" and in an approx. 4ft x 4ft x 3ft cage
I've got 2 cinderblocks stacked with another across the top to provide a stable basking spot, and several branches.
he has 2 water bowls one up around his basking area, and one on the floor.
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04-12-2007, 10:36 PM
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Re: Cypress for Iguanas?
What did you decide on as substrate? I use newspaper but I cover it with natural leaves (dried) or dried grass, which works for me because I live in the tropics and their cage is on the patio. You might have to watch for mildew, or try the stuff that Nick suggested.
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