substrate for savanah??

[nero's313]

i've had a few monitors in the past...always adult rescues.
My husband bought me a savanah hatchling for our anniversary and I was wondering what substrate would be best for her. I have been using eco-complete and have a 4" bed which she digs in constantly. I'm wondering if it will compact if injested (like when she dives for crickets and gets one with a face full of dirt!)

Any suggestions???

[mr~python]

she won't become impacted on eco earth. the best substrate for most monitors id dirt. plain dirt frm outide to burrow in. the best dirt is in dry stream beds.

[nero's313]

would you worry about parasites? do you sanitize it somehow?

[mr~python]

Nope. with monitors nothing needs to be sanitized. maybe hosing down a branch or something that you're going to put in the cage but other then that, dont worry.