Subsrate

[reptilez]

Has anyone used peet-moss as a substrate for bearded dragons??:confused:
-Reptilez

[drewlowe]

no. i don't think i would like to use that for my two. but thats just me.

[reptilez]

Why wouldnt you use it? What do u use?

[Dragon_Slave]

I use cage-carpeting for my dragon. I wouldn't suggest peet moss due to it's humidity that it causes. It could pose a threat and might cause respiratory problems in the long-run. Also, I'd be concerned if it was ingested. Anywho, there are other options that are better so go with them, lol. :D
P.S.- Cage carpeting looks nice, it's easy to clean, and it's pretty inexpensive. I use it for all my herps and its wonderful. :)

[reptilez]

So what can/should i use if i want my tank nice?
-Reptilez

[drewlowe]

dragon slave aren't you worried that their nails would get caught in the carpet.

[reptilez]

thats why i dont use it, i tried it once and didnt like the look of things when they were running around.

[drewlowe]

i use playsand, but i hear alot of people not liking it cause it can cause impactation. but myself, ive never had any problems.

[reptilez]

I used to use play sand but then i got a female off someone for cheep because it had soft jaw and her face looked "weird" to him. When i put her in my tank i noticed that sand started to stick to her mouth and i dont want her to get impacted, so im looking for something else that is cheap like a soil or sand that will digest in her belly if she takes some in.
-Reptilez

[drewlowe]

bed a beast would be a good choice. it's not naturalistic for a desert but it might work. i use it for my leos that are over 6 inches and have never had an impactation problem from it.
if anyone else thinks this is a bad idea then please correct me.

[Dragon_Slave]

My dragons nails have never gotten caught in the carpet. I find it a wonderful substrate and keeps things nice and tidy. :D

[JoeBradley]

I have never used peat moss. Think it would hold too much moisture. I tried sand but thought it was too dusty. Now use repti-san. Get a 20lb bag from petsmart.

[reptilez]

that stuff is like $20 a bag for 10lbs. PLus i have a 4'x20"x2' enclosure so i may need like 3-4 bags.
How about wood chips and stuff like that, has anyone ever tried that. ex: cyrpress mulch?

[Big Mike]

You could use unprocessed bran. I have seen some BD's on this and it looks pretty good. It's cheap and I don't think it would cause any impactation problems. You can get it at farm suppy stores and places like that.

[Wizer69er]

I use play sand with my Beardie but when i feed her i put her crix's and stuff in a dish that she can eat out of that might or might not help you but just an idea it works for me

[burmer]

You could try desert litter. I believe its made from coconut shell. I used to use it, as well as calci-sand. Right now I'm using news paper for this week until I decide on a new type of substrate.

[Dragon_Slave]

No, wood chips are VERY bad for beardies. Calci-sand is also a ''boo hiss'' product. Your best bet is to go with childrens playsand for dragons over 12 inches and feed in a seperate enclosure.