I'm building a large 4' by 7' enclosure for my tegu Lucious. I wanted to get some suggestions on the substrate I should use, preferably not one that is too expensive. If I could get some feedback, that would be awesome!!!
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substrate to use
pfiesteria
Sep 21, 2004 02:44 PM
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tc5000
Sep 22, 2004 03:35 PM
I am no expert but I know the sand will NOT hold the humidity your gold will need. Additionally if it where my tegu I would be concerned about harmful things in the sand. The same reason you see it recommended to use plastic plants instead of outside plants for your enclosure.
tc5000
Sep 22, 2004 03:44 PM
I like T-Rex Forest Bed Expandable Substrate (Giant Size-12"x12"x6"
$20 a block that expands 7-8 times. This stuff holds humidity and burrow great. I then cover that with Exo-Terra Forest Bark. You can get good deals on both products at the link below. If you want a cheaper solution you can purchase cypress mulch from home depot. Here in FL the stuff is only $2-3 a bag I just like the other stuff as the cypress mulch will not allow them to create tunnels and a burrow.
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