i think a couple of these posts show that indeed the soil setup is not for everyone, for it takes time, patience, and applied thought, and some folks are definitely not down for that.



i have said many many times in the past, that it may take a few MONTHS to learn about the soil, how a particular mix works, how water content and humidity works, how well it burrows, and how well the animals make use of it.



Ryan has shown his own peronsal pattern a few times (and it is not an uncommon ks.com forum poster pattern). he makes a change in the morning, declares it the best thing ever by 10 am, starts to have misgivings at noon, and by dinner, he is 180 degrees opposite of his morning thoughts. the next morning, he starts with something new again.



Ryan, you gotta stick with something. SOMETHING. you can't learn about ANYTHING if you don't stay a course. millett, soil, or peanut butter, pick a substrate, and AT LEAST give yourself time to learn about it. really learn about it, don't just repeat something else you have heard on a forum, but really spend time and learn about it, gain intimate knowledge.



i have seen you call me everything from a genius to a dolt, all based on your current enthusiasm (or lack thereof) for our particular husbandry. all you have shown is that you truly lack the comprehension necessary for a soil setup. that's not a bad thing, but at least give yourself time to actually learn about it before bailing in, out, in, and out again. the one who pays the highest price for waffling is the poor animal that has sky high stress from constant change and inadequate care.



if a keeper is having trouble achieving the most basic aspects of a setup, like a decent temperature gradient, then i would not recommend tackling a more difficult subject like burrowable soil.



a good soil substrate is not an "advanced" technique, but it is not a beginner technique either.



good husbandry skills come with time, we all have to put that time in, so give yourself some!
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