Would sand as a substrate be OK for Mexican Beaded lizards? I had been just using newspaper for its ease in cleaning, but decided the sand looked better. I've read in an article from Rptiles Magazine that sand was fione for beaded lizards; however, after looking at the sand-covered face on my beaded, I started to worry that this may irritate the eyes. Does anyone else use this, and is it OK for substrate? Thanks!
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Sand as substrate?
RogueChemist
Dec 04, 2006 08:11 PM
Replies (2)
bleibow
Dec 05, 2006 10:17 AM
I wouldn't recommend it, personally. Beaded lizards, and heloderms in general, require much more humidity than most would expect. Plus, as you've discovered, sand is messy and gets into every crevice. It can end up causing irritation that can lead to infection in the cloacal region. Most people keep their heloderms on the following subtrates: Sani-Chips, Cypress Mulch, Newspaper, or Care-fresh.
lateralis
Dec 05, 2006 02:33 PM
Nope, wouldnt do it, asking for trouble. Use the aforementioned substrates and you and your lizard will be MUCH happpier.
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