Has anyone ever used potting soil or top soil as a substrait? I have seen it used in large "room type" enclosures and was wondering how it would work in a 8'x24"x24" cage. Sean
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Potting Soil
Cobra7
Nov 09, 2004 10:56 PM
Replies (6)
jasonmattes
Nov 10, 2004 12:20 AM
I havnt used it on my burm but have several other snakes on it...works really good i think.
Jason
Pythons_N_Boas
Nov 10, 2004 02:05 AM
there are LOTS of bugs, and parasites in top soil, i would not try it, you will most likely end up with mites... JMO
jasonmattes
Nov 10, 2004 02:17 AM
i microwave it first...kills all that stuff
r3ptile
Nov 10, 2004 10:29 AM
I would think you'd end up with a muddy snake and water bowl/tub if your burm is going in and out as mine does. Not to mention it will be difficult to isolate and remove "soiled" (no pun intended) areas. Just my thoughts.
Gary D.
Nov 10, 2004 04:27 PM
I have used potting soil for large boas in the past, and was very happy with it. But it can be improved upon, The best and most natural substrait I have ever used was a blend of potting soil, peat, bark mulch and a bit of sand. I found the consistancy did well to keep it out of the water dish.
GD
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jasonmattes
Nov 10, 2004 09:21 PM
The mix sounds good...i actually have one of my rattlesnakes on a mix of potting soil and cypress mulch at the moment...i really like it
