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ok here is the deal im having alot of problem finding a bedding that i like, i husing the mult because its dirty and i have a things for clean cages. some poepl said i should use wood shavings. ive also heard of using astro turf. Things i also need condider is that my monitor is having shedding problems so i need to maintail a goood moisture,

if anyone can help that would be great

I use leaf litter for my water monitors, I have also used a mix of mulch, dirt and leaves. However if you want a clean cage I suggest you sell your monitor. Reality is they do not live in sterile enviroments.

If you have a large water tub in the cage you shouldn't have troubles with shedding. Water monitors will seek out and spend time soaking in water. If your having a hard time keeping humidity in the cage then you may have to much ventalation.

Explain or share pictures of your setup. Then we can all help you out more.

>>I use leaf litter for my water monitors, I have also used a mix of mulch, dirt and leaves.

Do you collect your own or do you have a receipe of sorts? Just curious
Jeremy
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I don't have the right type of leaves in my area. I have plenty of pines, palms, holly, citrus, and melalucas, but they dont work well. Oak leaves seem to work the best. Fortunatly I have found a supplier to get them from.

>>I don't have the right type of leaves in my area. I have plenty of pines, palms, holly, citrus, and melalucas, but they dont work well. Oak leaves seem to work the best. Fortunatly I have found a supplier to get them from.

So I take it you purchase the items and make you own litter? Or do you just used said Oak leaves?

I have read about people making there own dirt and leaf litter just never from a real person, kinda curious about you success and failure.
Jeremy
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"I am become death, the destroyer of worlds" July 16, 1945 Robert Oppenheimer

1.1 Double Het "Sharp" Snow Red Tailed Boas -Coming Soon-
0.1 Albino Red Tailed Boa -Coming Soon-
1.1 Hypomelenistic Red Tailed Boas
2.0 Double Het Stripe Albino Red Tailed Boas
0.1 Suriname Red Tailed Boa
0.1 Anerthrystic Red Tailed Boa
1.0 Ball Python
1.1 Rhinoceros Iguana's
1.0 Green Iguana
1.1 Cream Golden Retrieviers
1.0 Pomeriaian
0.3 Catus Terribilis
0.1 Spouse

haha I assume you mean the mixes many people put together from store bought items? I never had any luck mixing up any of that store bought stuff, top soil, peatmoss, sand, etc..

I purchase my oak leaves and have them shipped to me. The dirt or sand I use I either get from my yard, or purchase from the local nursery/landscapers.