...is this soil safe for crested geckos?

Is Miracle Gro Organic Choice Potting Mix safe for use in a planted crested gecko cage?

Here is the package info - it says the only fertilizer it contains in natural derivative from chicken poo...

http://www.scotts.com/smg/products/M...PottingMix.pdf

Thanks!

Why risk it.

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Originally Posted by llovelace

Why risk it.

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because I was told to use an organic soil/moss/cypress mix for my planted terrarium by an expert herp - and I failed to ask which soil is safe.

Just get plain 'ol soil

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Originally Posted by llovelace

Just get plain 'ol soil

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Ah.. okay. I thought it had to be organic to ensure it wasn't treated with any chemicals. Thanks

If you want to use soil, you should use aquatic pond soil. You should be able to find it at Lowe's or Home Depot.

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Originally Posted by mlededee

If you want to use soil, you should use aquatic pond soil. You should be able to find it at Lowe's or Home Depot.

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you rock, as usual. :D

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Originally Posted by CopperNightShade

Is Miracle Gro Organic Choice Potting Mix safe for use in a planted crested gecko cage?

Here is the package info - it says the only fertilizer it contains in natural derivative from chicken poo...

http://www.scotts.com/smg/products/M...PottingMix.pdf

Thanks!

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It works for tortoises. if you use it bake it first, it is likely to have mites