Question about Eco-Earch (Making the switch)

[Xazereth]

Hey guys, as winter approaches humidity is getting more and more difficult to keep up, so I decided to try switching to Eco-Earth. I added water to the brick and got a nice bucket of dirt, but the pet store owner told me I might house bugs by using dirt, and that I should be careful to make sure it dries. I've let it sit for a few days now, it is still a moist dirt, not dry, but not soaking. Is it safe to the throw the eco-earth in there or should it be pretty dry?

And what do you think of the store owner's complaint with Eco-Earth?

Thanks in advance,

Xaz.

[RestlessRobie]

I have never had bugs in my Eco Earth? Also if you let it dry you will not be adding any humidity to your enclosure

[Xazereth]

That is also what I thought.

But figured I should mist the dirt instead if I was supposed to let it dry. I will happily add the soil in lol. Thanks.

[The Serpent Merchant]

I wouldn't be worried about bugs. You can put it straight into the cage when wet. Just don't keep it wet 24/7. Let it dry out then rewet, cycle it, that will prevent stuff from growing in it.

[DooLittle]

Op, are you referring to the Eco earth as "dirt" or actual dirt from outside? You shouldn't have bugs in Eco earth. But dirt, actual "earth" from the outdoors, I would never put in with my snakes.

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[Xazereth]

Op, are you referring to the Eco earth as "dirt" or actual dirt from outside? You shouldn't have bugs in Eco earth. But dirt, actual "earth" from the outdoors, I would never put in with my snakes.

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Lol I meant Eco-Earth not just dirt.

Threw it in there, she seems happy along with a new log I bought for her today. Thanks guys.