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MrBD1980
Snake mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 24/07/2012 : 16:14:54
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Hey guys and gals,
After reading some posts where people suggested that plantation soil was a great substrate I have changed to try it....I must say it looks great and seems to be awesome for humidity!
I have only put down about 1/2 inch deep...how much do others use?
I will post new enclosure pics when I get a chance to take some....maybe tomorrow night (gmt).
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 24/07/2012 : 20:24:42
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Brian--
I've heard it works well as a substrate, with one exception: it will get *everywhere*, including places outside of your enclosure. I'll be interested to see if you have the same finding....
Can't help on depth, as I've never tried it myself, sorry. |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
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IncurableFlirt
Yearling
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 24/07/2012 : 20:39:35
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Is plantation soil the same as Eco-Earth or coco fiber? I have heard tons of people talking about it, but I can't find it anywhere. The Eco-Earth and coco fiber are everywhere, though. If it is the same....all I can say is best of luck to you. :D I had Marius on Eco-Earth for quite a while and he loved it. He loved it so much, in fact, that he burrowed in it constantly....which eventually led to me having to go on treasure hunts to find his poopies. *Eye roll* It became less fun than I thought it would be, so I switched him out to orchid bark. He likes it, but doesn't burrow in it and the messes are much easier to find now.
As to it getting everywhere....Cliff is spot on. I am STILL finding pieces of it months after I changed it out. >.< |
Jenn.
11.8 Ball pythons
1.0 BCI boa
1.0 Brazilian Rainbow boa |
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CDN_Blood
Rainbow oddball
Canada
489 Posts |
Posted - 24/07/2012 : 20:49:37
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I tend to put a couple of inches in tanks using it.
@Flirt: tell them this is what you need:
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TODD
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IncurableFlirt
Yearling
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 25/07/2012 : 06:27:55
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| It looks very similar to Eco-Earth to me. I definitely can't complain about the humidity, it keeps that up very well. I just didn't like it, as Marius became quite adept at hiding his messes in there. |
Jenn.
11.8 Ball pythons
1.0 BCI boa
1.0 Brazilian Rainbow boa |
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MrBD1980
Snake mite
United Kingdom
45 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2012 : 16:38:14
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Hey guys,
I have put a half inch layer down which seems to be good for humidity and also visually! I have deliberately not put a thick enough layer to be able to 'treasure hunt' but I must say I think I prefer this to the orchid bark I had been using...definitely lees of an issue for water pooling underneath!
Cheers Brian |
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Hidenshi
Snake mite
USA
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Posted - 13/09/2012 : 01:24:05
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| I need to change my substrate...and reading more is that Orchid Bark or Eco Earth great?? I am so confused. Lol Do I need both plantation and moss? Or just one? Sorry for asking a stupid question. |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 17/09/2012 : 22:11:01
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| You need both a substrate (Orchid Bark or Eco Earth or plantation soil) and moss. Substrate preferences vary widely -- so long as it does not hurt the snake, holds humidty, does not mold, and does not get everywhere, I'm generally OK with anything. The moss is used for the all-important humid hide. |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
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Edited by - Snakesitter on 17/09/2012 22:12:44 |
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