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PHLdyPayne
at Thu Nov 2 11:25:54 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by PHLdyPayne ]
Using untreated potting soil mixed with sand can work, but the humidity will be higher, especially if you wet the soil before or during mixing. If both are relatively dry, there shouldn't be any concern of humidity. However, you will have to pick through all the potting soil making sure there are no bits of bark, wood, rocks, or perlite mixed in.
One way that can control dust in the washed playsand is to 'wash' it again.
I personally see nothing appealing in the washed playsand myself, but that is my preference. Though safer than all that calcium stuff or crushed walnut, there is a risk of impaction from it. Not to mention it can become full of bacteria if not changed out regularly enough.
One thing I have heard other people doing that seems to work well for them is making a 'sandbox' for your bearded dragon. Creating a simple sandbox using either a low rubbermaid container big enough for your dragon it be inside without hanging over the edges, deep enough to hold 2-4 inches of sand but not so high your dragon can't get in or out of it (a ramp leaning against it or a large rock works well) could solve the problem. Your dragon will have a place to dig and you will have overall, less dust in your cage. The rest of the cage can be covered with newsprint, paper towel, non stick shelf liner etc.
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RE: Your input on my new substrate - PHLdyPayne, Thu Nov 2 11:25:54 2006