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  • 09-07-2004, 12:40 AM
    Cody
    I'd also pass on it. It looks like sand, but I don't know exactly what it is(pic's small..and my eyes suck ;)). The main thing that turned me off of it though, was the package saying "Desert Blend". When I think desert, I think dry. And bp's thrive in humidity, so a substrate that's for a dry-environment reptile probably wouldn't be best for a reptile that's found in humid areas of Africa. I'd use newspaper before I used something like that. Just my opinion though. :)

    Edit: Did a quick search for this Desert blend substrate...seems it's crushed walnut shells, used to substitute sand.

    Quote:

    Desert Blend Lizard Litter is the ideal terrarium sand substitute for all desert dwelling reptiles. It is made from English Walnut shells that are ground to a uniform size.
    credit: thatpetplace.com reptile bedding

    BP's aren't exactly desert dwelling, so yeah. ;)
  • 09-07-2004, 09:03 AM
    Smulkin
    We use that for our Sudanese Plated Lizard - it's not really good unless you are trying to replicate an arid environment.
  • 09-07-2004, 09:42 PM
    mr.paintball26
    well then i will just do news paper then move it to repti carpet or i will move it to repit bark
  • 09-07-2004, 11:14 PM
    Cody
    Yep, I use reptibark myself. It does well with humidity, and is aesthetically pleasing when trying to make an environment that's natural looking. Only thing I don't like is the price. I get mine from a local pet shop, and he charges 12 dollars for a small bag. Luckily the small bag does my 20gal nicely and lasts a while.
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