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Substrata from Lowes

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  • 04-09-2013, 11:16 AM
    ironpython
    Substrata from Lowes
    I'm wanting to change my substrata and I see cypress mulch and hardwood bark mulch. The bark looks like it might be better what do you think its shredded.

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  • 04-09-2013, 11:46 AM
    Inarikins
    As long as there's no pesticides or fertilizers, I think it's okay. I would stay away from anything you don't know exactly what it is, though.
  • 04-09-2013, 01:57 PM
    ironpython
    Re: Substrata from Lowes
    Went with the evergreen brand cypress mulch. I'm drying it a little in the sun before I put it in the tubs.

    1.1 pastels, 1.0 lesser, 0.1 het blurry, 0.1 spider, 1.1 norm. 0.1 dinker,
  • 04-09-2013, 02:08 PM
    Kaorte
    I've been looking for some mulch at home depot, but I could only find a cypress and pine blend :(
  • 04-09-2013, 04:56 PM
    ironpython
    Re: Substrata from Lowes
    Lowes has it.

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  • 04-09-2013, 05:03 PM
    Kaorte
    I'll have to check it out.

    As for bulk substrate, has anyone tried reptile basics cypress mulch?
  • 04-09-2013, 06:51 PM
    ironpython
    Re: Substrata from Lowes
    No but I do my most of my rept. Supply shopping from RB. Its hard to beat Lowes price of 2.73 for a 2 cu.ft. bag.

    1.1 pastels, 1.0 lesser, 0.1 het blurry, 0.1 spider, 1.1 norm. 0.1 dinker,
  • 04-09-2013, 07:14 PM
    Kaorte
    Indeed! I'm going to pick some up this weekend.
  • 04-09-2013, 10:20 PM
    acroposthion
    Re: Substrata from Lowes
    I'd be really careful about this, guys. Cypress mulch is often mixed with other woods, including pine. And it's not like they are required to list the ingredients or anything. If it isn't sold as pet safe, I wouldn't consider using it myself.
  • 04-09-2013, 10:32 PM
    BHReptiles
    Re: Substrata from Lowes
    I use this: http://www.lowes.com/pd_92889-76450-...r|1&facetInfo=

    I've not had a problem with it at all.
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