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    Several questions from for 1st time Bull owner

    Planning on picking up my first bull snake. Been reading a lot but wanted to ask the group a couple of questions: Substrate Aspen seems to be a popular choice, with Cypress mulch another frequently mentioned option - any one have experience / thoughts on Megazorb? (Or another substrate not...
  2. C

    Snake with substrate sticking to vent ??

    Hi, I’m new to this forum but I had a question I’d try and pose. I have a blizzard cornsnake, I sure how old she is as she was a rescue from an odd situation. Last week she had an incident where she got stuck in a climbing log and ended up with a bit of a prolapsed rectum as well as some other...
  3. LazyWorldDestroyer

    Tropical Vivarium Soil

    Quality soil is very important for your plants, especially those in Tropical Vivariums. The moment you open a bag of my soil you know it's different from the rest. This soil is specifically formulated to cater to the rich soils needed in tropical environments. It literally smells like a fresh...
  4. Cliff_Hacker

    Perlite or Vermiculite?

    I have read a lot, and i mean a lot, of things about whether or not use use perlite and or vermiculite. Everyone seems to have alot of different answers. I'm just looking for any straight forward answers on which is better. If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
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    Substrate in melamine enclosure?

    Should I put something in between the melamine surface and the substrate (if I plan on getting the substrate moist) ? I am planning on using a coconut fiber and potting soil mixture for bearded dragons.
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    Uromastyx substrate & personal views?

    Hi everyone! I'm compiling information on Uromastyx as I am really interested in these lizards; but I wanted to get my facts straight first as well as some opinions from Uromastyx owners on their own babies. :) This will be my first owned reptile; my previous experiences includes helping my...
  7. A

    2 lizards, substrate help!?!

    So I have my Leopard Gecko and Blue Tongue Skink each in largely sliced wood shavings at the moment. They both seem to like it just fine, the skink can very easily just go under it if he wants to burrow, especially in the little hide I have filled with shavings just for burrowing in. The leopard...
  8. R. Eventide

    Question for those who use belly heat and paper towel substrate

    Been wondering about this for a while, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to get some other opinions. I use 4" Flexwatt (belly heat) on my racks, which are not enclosed on any side. Now, normally, I use Sani-Chips for substrate, but for babies, I use moist paper towel until their first shed and...
  9. R

    What incubator should I get for my Redfoots???

    My Adult Redfoot Tortoises mated two days ago and i am wondering what incubator i should get. Also what substrate should I use for my nesting area?
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