Re: Nicaraguan Boa Constrictor (Boa imperator) best substrate
Originally Posted by KMG
Sure.
I use a mix of Forest Floor and Reptibark.
What percent mixture are you ensuing.
I have a bag of Reptichip premium coconut substrate. My humidity is low how often should I mist with water? There is already a big water dish in the tank. I know there humidity 50% normal and 70% for shedding. From what I have read on-line coconut substrate holds humidity better than other substrates. I don't plan on buying anymore of this type of substrate.
I buy one large bag of each and pour them into a big tub to mix then together. Then I scoop it from there as needed. You can mix it for whatever look you desire. No special recipe.
The Forest Floor is very damp so I leave the top of the tub and stir it until it all dries out to prevent it from molding.
As for misting that depends on your environment. I hardly ever mist my Ball as my humidify is regularly above 45%....I actually don't remember the last time I did. The only snakes I mist daily, or almost daily are my GTP and ETB.
Last edited by KMG; 08-31-2021 at 06:31 PM.
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Re: Nicaraguan Boa Constrictor (Boa imperator) best substrate
Originally Posted by Wideload319
KGM can you mix Forest floor with aspen instead of reptibark.
I don't see why you couldn't.
I just was going after a certain look and my mixture gave me that.
I used to add Eco Earth as well which really did have a nice natural look I was good for. I stopped because it is kinda dusty when it dries out. Make a mixture you like and gives you what you need.
Last edited by KMG; 09-01-2021 at 12:43 PM.
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0.1 BP 1.1 Blood Python 1.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa 1.0 Aru Green Tree Python
0.1 Emerald Tree Boa 0.1 Dumeril Boa 0.1 Carpet Python 0.1 Central American Boa
0.1 Brooks Kingsnake 0.1 Speckled Kingsnake 1.0 Western Hognose
0.1 Blonde Madagascar Hognose 1.0 Columbian Boa