im planing on using cypress mulch for one of my tegus.,does it have to be prpared or just straight out od the bag,this is my first time trying cypress mulch..thanks for any help
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cypress mulch ...help please.
feedermouse
Jan 28, 2004 09:43 PM
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beardiedragon
Jan 28, 2004 10:44 PM
tegus skin is not like snakes or other lizards. mites can't get to them so you can use it straight out of the bag
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Bennett
feedermouse
Jan 28, 2004 10:47 PM
thank you very much for the reply
RalphSnakeMan
Jan 28, 2004 11:25 PM
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JADE2U
Jan 29, 2004 07:49 PM
np
JADE2U
Jan 29, 2004 07:51 PM
I have seen mites on Tegus before. Just because their scalation is different does not mean that mites do not get on them.
beardiedragon
Jan 29, 2004 09:17 PM
not under the scales where the skin is thin and exposed so they can bite and do damage like in a snake.
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Bennett
JADE2U
Jan 30, 2004 02:19 AM
And they can get in and around the eyes, which I have personally seen.
