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    Re: Pros and cons of these substrates?

    Quote Originally Posted by MissterDog View Post
    Hey everyone! I've been looking at different types of substrate and have been seeing a lot of different or even mixed thoughts of each type. I was wondering if you guys could tell me the various pros and cons of the following substrates;
    Reptibark
    Cypress mulch
    Eco earth/coconut fiber (loose)
    Eco earth/coconut fiber (compressed)
    Exo Terra Coco husk

    Also heard of people mixing substrates, which are the best combinations and why?

    Those were the ones I was thinking of using, so any feedback on your experiences and recommendations will be much appreciated!
    I use the Exo Terra Coco husk and like it a lot. I mix up in small batches because I don't have a lot of enclosures and it it works great. It holds moisture very well and doesn't mold. The odor control is very good. It's also very cheap. At some point I'm going to try Reptichip since it seems to be the same thing. I can get it pretty cheap since the owner is local to me. I still like to use paper towels sometimes but the coco husk is good stuff.

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