are you guy just going into a nearby forest and collecting leaves? Are any leaves O.K. to use? Should they be washed in hot water first? How long will these dead leaves last in an enclosure?
I have a 7 month old Sav... will leaves be good?
Mike
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When you guys say "leaf litter"...
c0ldbl00ded
Oct 25, 2004 05:25 PM
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mhhc
Oct 25, 2004 05:48 PM
I use oak leaves, they seem to hold up the best and break down to the right consistancy. others turn to mush and get pretty gross. I tried to wash mine in water once or twice to try to kill the bugs but it is more of a pain than it is worth. it is very messy and you loose lots of the finer stuff, most of the bugs die off pretty quick anyway. I would guess dirt would be best for a sav but i could be wrong. you could always put a pile of leaves over the dirt in a corner so it has something to forage in.
Steve
