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    ...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

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    Why risk it.
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    Re: ...is this soil safe for crested geckos?

    Quote Originally Posted by llovelace View Post
    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.
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    Just get plain 'ol soil
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    Re: ...is this soil safe for crested geckos?

    Quote Originally Posted by llovelace View Post
    Just get plain 'ol soil
    Ah.. okay. I thought it had to be organic to ensure it wasn't treated with any chemicals. Thanks

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    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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    Re: ...is this soil safe for crested geckos?

    Quote Originally Posted by mlededee View Post
    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.
    you rock, as usual.

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    Re: ...is this soil safe for crested geckos?

    Quote Originally Posted by CopperNightShade View Post
    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!

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