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    Substrate Question

    I had a question on our beardies substrate right now we have papertowels in the tank we were wondering if we could use Alfalfa Meal. We will be feeding outside of the enclouser as we do right now...What do you think....
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    Post Re: Substrate Question

    i do not know much about alphameal but if your look for something easy to clean id go with tile.
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    Re: Substrate Question

    What is the consistency of it, is it just ground up alfalfa hay? I would worry that it would be too dusty.
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    Re: Substrate Question

    Go with shelf liner or tile, they are the easiest to clean up. Once you have tile down all you have to do is wipe the mess up and it never has to be replaced!

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    Re: Substrate Question

    The pellets will mold, be hard to keep sanitary, and could cause impaction. In general, any loose subtrate and a beardie just don't mix...
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    Re: Substrate Question

    I have used them and found some can have little bugs. Dont let it get wet or it will mold.

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    Re: Substrate Question

    We keep Cosmo on ceramic tile. It looks great, it's safe, and it's a snap to clean. You can use waterproof fish tank silicon, or just lay them in there. It also help to keep their little claws dulled down a bit. Also, if there is the slightest little crumb of anything the it shouldn't eat, you can see it great and pick it up. Just my .02
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    Re: Substrate Question

    I'm not familiar with alfalfa either. I am using carpet liners, which is the closest thing to paper towels I believe. I used to use sand though with no trouble. It depends on the beardie (if he/she decides to eat it or not).

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    Re: Substrate Question

    Quote Originally Posted by TooManyToys View Post
    What is the consistency of it, is it just ground up alfalfa hay? I would worry that it would be too dusty.
    I think otto meant alfalfa meal, as in this:
    alfalfa meal

    Thats the specific name of the pellets they make. I know them because I have used them on and off. I currently have their Desert Blend for mine, which is basically ground walnut shells, which is not very popular but I like it. My brother who's used the walnut shells for a white says its good to keep/create heat. I find it easy to clean. Im not attracted to tile because of how cold it is [I dont like belly heat either because I fear it burns.]. Just my two cents.
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    Re: Substrate Question

    Bearded Dragons get their heat from above not their belly so you would never used any type of belly heat. Ceramic tiles are not cold in the enclosure if all of your temps are correct. Crusted walnut shells are absolutely one of the worst substrates you can use for them. The stuff clumps together very easy and has very sharp edges.

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