I use bed-a-beast and moss in most of my hide boxes. Or sometimes just moss
never hadany problems with this.
Cheers
Lee Ardern
http://www.leeardern.co.uk
----- Original Message -----
From: Hilde <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 10:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Gecko] enhancement to Roxy's (juvenile Leopard Gecko) hiding
bowl
Laura Ricketts wrote:
>
> Julie, recently I was told that Vermiculite has
> asbestos in it and to change to perlite. Then today,
> on another list, I was told that perlite is dangerous,
> and to use only sand. This is for hide/laying moist
> boxes.... any advice, opinions? THanks!
>
I've read that too. Apparently at one time 'a few' sources of vermiculite
were,
or were suspected of being contaminated with asbestos. From what I've been
able
to find out, it's not a problem anymore. I've seen some brands even mention
'asbestos free' on the package. Perlite is (at least a bit) dangerous if
swallowed. Since the geckos spend many hours in there, the chances of
ingestion
are great. Some people use plain sphagnum moss, or moist paper towels in the
hide boxes (towels don't work for nesting sites though). I use moist peat
moss.
file://(O¿O)\\ .oO(Great, add to the confusion, why dontcha?)
Hilde
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