What's the groups' general consensus on Calci-Sand and it's derivatives?
I've been using that with good success, though i find the store bought stuff
to be quite pricey. I've figured out a way of cleaning it, though it takes a
while...
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A. J. Chiarello [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: December 15, 2000 8:30 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [Gecko] Sand
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> Hey Cyndy,
> If you're worried about impaction, you might try using a mixture of sand
> and peat, or sand and coco fibers. Add some water to it and lay it into
> the enclosure like mud (you can even shape it a little when its
> like this).
> Let it dry, and it will become hard and solid. Personally, I think this
> harder substrate is better for avoiding impaction then loose sand. If
> you're looking for other ideas, you may want to consider joining the
> vivarium list. You'll have to go to www.egroups.com and look for it. TC
>
>
> At 06:42 PM 12/14/00 -0800, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >Is "play sand" (the kind sold for kids sand boxes) what to use for Leo
> >substrate? I am setting up a naturalistic terrarium and want to get the
> >right kind of sand.
> >Cyndy
> >
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