I also was a big believer in this stuff but found a couple of problems.



1. It is very messy. When wet it sticks to everything and ends up everywhere. When dry it ends up everywhere.

2. It is very absorbent. That's what makes it hold moisture so well. However, if you let it begin to dry out it makes a tremendous dessicant and can dehydrate animals.



I only use it on a couple of animals anymore and I have to tend to it daily (i.e. rehydrate it).



If you buy it in bulk from LLL reptiles, it is dirt cheap (no pun intended!).



Chris
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Chris Harrison

San Antonio, Texas

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