This is a forum and we shall exchange experiences.OK, mine are different from Robins.

For me the tubing/hide box system works very very well. I use it for Uros and jJewelled lacertas.

For Uros its quite important that you initially fill the whole system with sand to allow the animals to dig them out themselves. A thin concrete coating ofd the inner side of the tubes also makes sense and helps the Uros to find their way through, but its not a must.

But its a must to offer more than one tunnel/Box, to give them the choice. Also they prefer longer tunnels over short ones.

My Uros do not dig anymore. Each individual has selected its own tunnel. There are extra tunnels for egg laying and and if the Uros want a more humid place.

They in fact use these for egg laying, shedding and hibernation.

Im very happy with this solution and cen greatly recommend it.

An yes, I have experimented with literally tons of diggable substrate.

All nice -but dirty- but: How can you control an Uro -or even just humidity- at the end of a 3 ft self digged tunnel and how can you safe eggs from there?



Thats MY experience.

Its just true, that people do have different opinions and experiences.



Ci@o



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