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What does everyone prefer for their substrate, specifically Blackthroats...
I was going to go all topsoil, you know, the big bags from Home Depot. But I've heard that they are usually not all pure T. Soil. I was thinking about digging up the backyard and mixing in some Aspen since cypress mulch is hard to find in NY..
Would that be ideal or should I just go pure dirt.
you just need to try stuff and see what works. by your post, i can see you have no idea, so get your hands dirty and dig it up, see what holds a good burrow, good moisture, etc. we do have a store bought "mix" recipe at our site's FAQ, that may be a start for you.
i can tell you that aspen would be completely useless though, and is a horrible idea for an "additive".
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robyn@proexotics.com
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