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First I'd just like to say (even though you've probably heardit a millino times before) that I took a look at your website and read some of the posts and I was very impressed with everything I read...not to mention some of the amazing pictures of your facilities...

but my question is:

Is there a specific soil mix that you use (I know I read in the posts something about vermiculite and soil mixtures) but what are the actual partitions to the types of substrates in the final mix? (like: 50% soil, 25% vermiculite...etc)

Otherwise I guess we'll just have to play in the dirt like you said.
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Chris Vanderwees
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check out this link to our soil FAQ, it gives more specifics. and then read the rest of the FAQ on snakes, lizards, and other husbandry while you are there, it may be worth your while
PE Soil FAQ

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robyn@proexotics.com

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and to think i live right here in utah been breathing the stuff all my life lol

thanks

do you know the moisture content of your soil? if so could you please post it. That way people would be able to get the right soil mix easier.

to find the moisture content you:
get exactley 100 grams of soil. Place it in a heat proof jar and bake it in the oven at 400 degrees for 12 hours. Then you weigh the soil. And the difference between original weight (100 grams) and after baking weight (x grams) is the % moisture content of the soil.
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lol, i don't get that scientific with it

my familiarity with the substrate itself lets me know when it is too wet, or too dry. we just dump in water once a week. in 4 ft cages, maybe half a gallon or so, in 10 ft cages, a couple of gallons.

once you work with it for a while, you get a feel for it. it is pretty dry on top, and gets immediately moister once you start digging. too wet, and the lizards won't dig. too dry, and they won't dig. just right, dig dig dig
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robyn@proexotics.com

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