Has anyone here ever had problems using soil(additive free, and sterilized of course 
) as a substrate for a young water dragon, i've had a few people recommend it but i'd like to know any cons to using it like whats the risk of impaction, ect. What are some other good substrates as well??
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Soil as a substrate
charky2002
Aug 13, 2004 06:00 PM
Replies (4)
rick gordon
Aug 16, 2004 12:37 PM
avoid soils with fertilizer etc., and you should be okay. Most people with mix in peat moss and or sand to keep the soil airated.
charky2002
Aug 16, 2004 06:18 PM
Yea I bought the organic stuff so it doesn't have any fertilizers, pesticides, perlite, vermiculite, ects in it just pure soil. It sure is messy though.
charky2002
Aug 18, 2004 11:40 AM
Do you know if its possible to sterilize the peat moss like you do soil by baking it in the oven for a little bit because the only stuff I could find wasn't sterilized and I don't want to bring anything home to my critters. Also is peat moss a suitable substrate on its own. Thanks.
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rick gordon
Aug 23, 2004 11:31 AM
Yes to both.
