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Spagnum Peat Moss for substate?

kaouthia Aug 27, 2006 06:01 PM

I was thinking of using spagnum peat moss and sand for substate for a water Monitor. Any thoughts? Are there any problems with peat moss?

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BUFOLUKE Aug 27, 2006 06:25 PM

no i would not reccomend that course bark chippings or peat soil although thats messier but definitely not sand. monitors can dig(as im sure your aware) and as i pointed out earlier it could throw the peat all over the place but threre are a pluses but using either of these is far closer to a water monitors natural habitat and as for the moss yes plenty in certain spots. i hope ive helped.

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