I have been using different brands of vermiculite all along and have never noticed the odor that you mention, but then again I haven't really sniffed at it.

I think that vermiculite would be the better choice over perlite, as it will retain water/moisture more evenly, which is probably one reason why it has been recommended to you.

Sorry to hear that you found road kill but I hope you're successful with the eggs. I may pack a little kit in my car for such a purpose: plastic continer w/ vermiculite, water to moisten, etc. Can you suggest some other tools I may need? You can e-mail me off-list.

Stephanie

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