ground walnet shell was first introduced to bird hobbyists as a substrate.
Unfortunately my breeders have had birds die from impaction. I wouldn't
risk housing them on it.
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From: twitch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 5:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Gecko] Is Bed-A-Beast bad?
> Chris wrote:
> >
> > I believe desert blend is ground up walnut, which is a no no (at least
for
> > my herps).
>
> I use ground walnut shells for my leopard geckos. I have since I
> first got them four years ago. Is there a reason I should start
> worrying now? I've never noticed them eating any more of it
> than what sticks to any crickets I might drop from the hemostat,
> as I feed them by hand.
>
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