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12-22-2003, 02:38 AM
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what substrate do you recommend
what substrate do you recommend. I have heard of usinf dirt, is there any downfall to this and what kind do you use. Do you use potting soil, or is there somthing else that is better.
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12-22-2003, 02:56 AM
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well, what kind of monitor do you have, every species requires different temps, and set ups  |
12-22-2003, 05:19 AM
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Clean dirt (is that an oxymoron?) is highly recommended. I have heard that mixing the dirt with cypress mulch also works well. What type of monitor and where are you located?
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12-22-2003, 11:41 AM
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I have a savannah, not sure how old, but about a foot from head to tail. I am in the st. louis area.
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12-23-2003, 02:22 AM
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ahh..yes, savannahs your are definatly gonna wanna use clean dirt..LOL boy, lemme tell ya, they LOVE to dig. make sure you got a hiding place available. and they age garbage disposals, so please done ever feed them. i used to occasionaly use dog food as a treat. just a bit though. and always feed crickets, this will help with exercise. and ofcourse, they love rodents..good luck with him
but if hes only a foot, hes still a baby, got any pics? |
12-23-2003, 05:57 AM
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hey Ace, say hi to Jangles for me!
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12-23-2003, 01:00 PM
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oh and for exercise you could get him a leash and take him for a run. That way it would kill 2 birds with one stone, Because you could use the exercise too. HAHA
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12-24-2003, 06:31 AM
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http://www.geocities.com/ace_of_death_777/Savannah.html
check out this site I have a couple of pics of my new monitor, there will be more soon.
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12-24-2003, 02:26 PM
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he is a cutie. i just got a new monitor myself, my hubby bought me a blue spotted timor for christmas. he is my baby. (yes michelle, you were right) |
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