RE: smell in the dirt in large cages

Posted by: WillStill at Thu Feb 16 10:19:15 2012 [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by WillStill ]

Hi,

I mentioned deep substrate not for nesting purposes, but for the decomposition qualities it offers, because the op mentioned controlling odors. If the op is willing to put in the time and money to do the water section right, as you suggest, then go for it, otherwise I would personally forgo it. I and many others I know have successfully maintained single male Niles, ornates, and salvadors without more than a water dish. In fact, a local friend successfully bred and hatched several clutches of waters in the mid 90s with no more than a water dish, so if all other security factors are in line, it can certainly be done.

While I agree that a well maintained water section can be beneficial if done right, it will be a nightmare if done wrong, that was all I was saying.

Thanks.

Will

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smell in the dirt in large cages - sycotickid, Wed Feb 15 14:54:53 2012

RE: smell in the dirt in large cages - murrindindi, Wed Feb 15 15:41:00 2012

RE: smell in the dirt in large cages - FR, Wed Feb 15 16:01:06 2012

RE: smell in the dirt in large cages - Gregg_M_Madden, Wed Feb 15 17:30:03 2012

RE: smell in the dirt in large cages - sycotickid, Wed Feb 15 20:38:57 2012

RE: smell in the dirt in large cages - basinboa, Thu Feb 16 17:00:51 2012

RE: smell in the dirt in large cages - FR, Thu Feb 16 18:05:48 2012

RE: smell in the dirt in large cages - Gregg_M_Madden, Thu Feb 16 19:36:39 2012

RE: smell in the dirt in large cages - Paradon, Thu Feb 16 22:50:41 2012

RE: smell in the dirt in large cages - WillStill, Thu Feb 16 08:43:43 2012

RE: smell in the dirt in large cages - murrindindi, Thu Feb 16 09:44:37 2012

RE: smell in the dirt in large cages - WillStill, Thu Feb 16 10:19:15 2012

RE: smell in the dirt in large cages - murrindindi, Thu Feb 16 12:11:44 2012

RE: smell in the dirt in large cages - WillStill, Thu Feb 16 13:08:26 2012

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