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western massasauga rattlesnake substrate

masterfun40 Mar 22, 2010 01:35 AM

i was wondering what are some good substrates that look natural for these guys i'm kinda going for the rocky look and am assuming sand is out of the question? though sand would look nice with the rocks any suggestions what would look nice with the rocks?

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lep1pic1 Mar 22, 2010 10:44 AM

There natural habitat is grassland but there are places where they occur in the rocks.All the ones I have ever found were in great expanses of grass.Make up some type of grass land with biosoil and some rocks it can be done.I have a few cages set up with a biosoil but it can be alot of work to get started.I would not use sand.organic compost and coconut husk works.Most of my snakes have a newspaper habitat tho.It is always fun to try something new.
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Archie Bottoms

masterfun40 Mar 22, 2010 02:27 PM

thanks man i will do that

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