Thanks, guys! Will get that stuff out of my tank
IMMEDIATELY! Don't want to endanger my babies in any
shape or form! *whew!*
--- Hilde <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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.
>
>
> //(O�O)\\ .oO(Great, add to the confusion, why
> dontcha?)
>
> Hilde
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>
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