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playboy916213
08-04-15, 05:22 PM
hell all i am new to the group and i have question,i have a adult black throat monitor and i was wondering what the best substrate to use is. thank you to whoever responds

PatrickT
08-05-15, 10:49 PM
I use sand for my argus monitor lizard.

pinefamily
08-06-15, 02:28 AM
Sand, dirt, or a mixture of both is what most people use for their monitors.

jarich
08-06-15, 03:59 PM
The best substrate is a mix of topsoil, sand and some form of humus like coconut coir or sphagnum (60:30:10). This should be nice and deep (a couple feet ideally) so that in the event they decide to burrow there is enough soil to do so. This will also help you maintain a good consistent humidity for them.

sirtalis
08-06-15, 08:10 PM
What jarich said