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sungazer
at Wed Feb 28 22:23:53 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by sungazer ]
I agree with MikeT. He knows what hes talking about. The monitor dudes have been using dirt for a longer time (i think) than the uro dudes.
I know that clay isnt too good for them as in it doesnt breath. It is also a big no no when egg laying. It will suffocate the eggs. I have not had that happen with monitor eggs (havent gotten any yet) but i have had that happen to some native lizards and other agamas.
Clay does hold a burrow well, but there are many other good dirt out there for free. Just dig it up hahaha. There are much more things to dirt than just "is it dusty?" or "will i be able to monitor them?". I am not saying not monitoring them is bad (you need to do that to take care of them). But letting them feel safe and get away from you and anyone else who is looking at them is much better.
Plus on the other hand, how many 10lb bags will you have to buy to get enough of that stuff so that your uro will be able to burrow in it? I would say atleast 1 ft? With my reptiles, thats two wheel barrows of dirt for a 18 in by 42 in cage. Thats a lot of dirt hahaha.
But dont take my word for it, test it. Plus ask Robyn at PE what he thinks. I havent talked to him yet, but i have a feeling that he says the same.
P.S. HI PAM! (pgross###  ) I got some more storrs monitors. I just love the one i got from you (even though hes all jacked up). Now that i see what they can do with claws they are awesome!
cheers,
Sean
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RE: yuk - sungazer, Wed Feb 28 22:23:53 2007