discoid substrate

[rhacodactylus]

I was wondering what people use for a substrate when keeping discoidales roaches. I've been using aspen shavings but I'm not sure that is the best choice. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[SaIiLdVaEnR]

I'm using aspen, aspen or ceder are the best. Ceder are bigger chunks so a lot of people will use those. I like shavings more (aspen or ceder only) because theyre easier to find and less chance of mites.

Aidan

[CarlC]

I just use clean egg crate. Works great and is real easy to clean. It is also really easy to find nymph's.

Carl

[Vanan]

I use peat moss. :)

[Youkai]

I'm with Vanan.

I was under the impression they require a bit of humidity. How do you do that with shavings as substrate?
Mine love a good misting....

[Scotty Allen]

I haven't bred the things for a few years now, but when I did I found stacked egg crates in a bare aquarium, rubbermade or whatever. An occasional mist and lots of food is all that was required.

[the_frog_man]

Bed-a-Beast the best for all of my stuff exept my hedgehogs that im getting on saterday


thanx froggy

[SaIiLdVaEnR]

Youkai, can you not spray down shavings....?

Aidan

[Vanan]

Actually, for the most part, my discoids are kept pretty dry. I only check one them once a week, if even that, and spray em down then. Not even enough to fully soak the substrate.

I use the no substrate method for my hissers and lobsters but use peat moss for the discoids, giganteus and surinams.

[blazinreps]

i use coconut fiber (like bed a beast) but i get mine from gardin stores for like 2 bucks a block. i was wodnering what do u guys all feed ur discoids.