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I know a lot of people opt out of sand in favor of millet or heavy millet mixtures of birdseed for their Uro substrates. I was just wondering if anyone has ever tried different kinds of seeds, particularly Niger seeds for the substrate? Niger seeds are very small, and are a shiny brown/black color: http://product-image.tradeindia.com/00362573/b/2/Niger-Seed.jpg

I figured since Niger seeds are high in protein like millet, it would be fairly similar in dietary value for a Uro. The thing I like most though is the color. Black seeds might bring out the color of a Uro better (particularly an ornate, which I want to get) because of the stark contrast.

What do you guys think?
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Innocent as a dove you will harm no one, but wise as a serpent no one will harm you. - Haug

Thistle seeds are kindda sharp though. But I've never used it. Plus it's a bit expensive...selling for around $2 a lbs....

I agree. They look like small needles and I would be very afraid of having my Uro on those. Millet are small round seeds that pose no threat.
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1.1 Uromastyx Philbyi

Too much protein is also very bad for Uro's. Hence why almost no Uro owners that know well enough feed any insects