I have some mulch that was from something else that I can use, but I was afraid of the sharp bits poking her. I had intended to use a bit of it here and there anyway, just the soft pieces. I think I solved the problem. I found some leaf litter from an oak tree that had fallen onto the sidewalk in an area where I know they dont use pesticides. It was very clean and the ants hadn't even gotten to it yet. I grabbed just a little bit and am going to try baking it. I only need a little to scatter over the topmost part of the substrate. We'll see how it goes.
B - what's the diff between a true blondi and the burgundy? It's the hairs, right? If that's the case it looks like she's a burgundy but the container is all fogged up from humidity so I'll double check when I move her over. For $75 (that's what he said he paid but who knows if he's telling the truth or not), I'm putting my money on burgundy. Oh, and she's got about a 5" leg span right now.![]()