Some thoughts on Reptile Prime

[cletus]

I need to check it out. I started using Reptichip about a year and a half ago and never turned back. Haven't had a reason to look at other substrates. Thanks for the info!

[VereMyth]

Anyone use this for tubs? I am about to exit the Quarantine procedure on my new additions so I am looking at new substrates I have used Repti-Bark but it does not offer much but a fairly decent look.

Ill probably give it a try no harm in switching a tub or two out and seeing how it works I will update when I see it.

[EL-Ziggy]

Anyone use this for tubs? I am about to exit the Quarantine procedure on my new additions so I am looking at new substrates I have used Repti-Bark but it does not offer much but a fairly decent look.

Ill probably give it a try no harm in switching a tub or two out and seeing how it works I will update when I see it.

I use it in tubs, tanks and pvc enclosures. It's great!

[artgecko]

How much of this are you guys using as a layer in tubs / pvc cages, etc.? 1", 1/2", ? For those using standard sized tubs, how many v70 or 28qt. tubs will one bag do?

I've been using coir (similar to reptichips) and don't love the texture. I stll have a couple blocks to go through before I can switch substrates, but would like to change to something with a finer / smoother texture. I currently am running 6 AP 4'x2' cages, 8 v70 tubs and 5 28qt tubs though, so want something that will not break the bank.

[RickyNY]

I use it in tubs, tanks and pvc enclosures. It's great!

Ziggy, you also use Reptile Prime?
Man, I didn't know this was so popular.

[VereMyth]

Ziggy, you also use Reptile Prime?
Man, I didn't know this was so popular.

I know right?

I will have to get some, the only two problems I have with paper towels is the aesthetics and the full pick up after soiling.

[Bogertophis]

So between the video & all your enthusiastic comments, I just ordered some, lol. I'll be using it in humid hides only.

[Dianne]

So between the video & all your enthusiastic comments, I just ordered some, lol. I'll be using it in humid hides only.

I just got mine yesterday. I’ll also be setting it up in humid hides. Didn’t do anything last night since it was feeding night...nothing strange in the cage to offset feeding.

[MissterDog]

I've always been happy with Reptichip but I admit this thread is making me consider trying out Reptile Prime for comparison.

[WhompingWillow]

I've always been happy with Reptichip but I admit this thread is making me consider trying out Reptile Prime for comparison.

I was pretty happy with Reptichip too, but now that I've tried Prime I won't be going back. For me, pros of Prime are that it's holding humidity better, it's less time consuming than expanding a brick, and because it comes dry I get to control how wet I want to make it. Reptichip always spiked my humidity to 90%+ for days in my PVC enclosures, even though I was careful to not oversoak it. With Prime I can achieve a comfortable 60-70% easily.

The biggest con of using Prime over Reptichip is that it's more expensive. Yes Prime can go pretty far, especially if you are able to only put down 1/2"-1" or so, but with 1 block of Reptichip I could fill all my cages and still have some leftover. Ultimately I'm willing to pay the higher price for the quality and benefits of Reptile Prime.