Re: Red Foot Substrate

Posted by Jeff on February 18, 1999 at 14:49:45:

In Reply to: Re: Red Foot Substrate posted by Andrew G on February 18, 1999 at 09:36:52:

What is the danger and likely hood him/her digesting the bark?

Thanks

Jeff

: Orchid bark is a good choice because it will hold humidity but if it is eaten you may be in trouble. I guess super soil is potting soil right? I like clean potting soil (very little or no perlite/big chunks of wood) myself. I've often used aspen on young redfoots because that is what I keep the colubrids on and if you soak the animal often it works fine also. It's really your call.

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: : Hi,

: : I purchased a young (approx 7 month old) Red Foot this past weekend.
: : The East Bay Virvarium where I purchased it recommended using
: : bark as a substrate. I currently have aspen shavings in the cage.
: : I know Supersoil has been mentioned as a prefered substrate. What
: : are the pros and cons of each one?

: : Thanks

: : Jeff

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