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Old 11-10-2005, 08:28 PM   #1
gothra
Problem with coconut medium

I've noticed that quite a bit of the coconut stuff sticks to their skin; especially when the skin is pulled inside-out during shed. It seems the inside-face of their skin is like magnets to the coconut medium. Is this really safe? My leos are eating quite a bit of the medium along with their shed.

Now, I'm putting a piece of paper towel on top of the medium to avoid direct contact, but I don't like it, it makes the misting very messy. Am I the only one to have this problem?
 
Old 11-10-2005, 09:01 PM   #2
MatthewK
That is a good point I never thought of. I use organic potting soil, and peat moss mix in my lay boxes.. and wet paper towels in my humid hides though. I do use a sand coco mix in my aussie geckos cages though - never had a problem with it. Even if it was ingested, doesnt seem like there would be too much harm. If there was TOO much ingested, then you would see it in the stools.
 

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