another sav question

[Bartman]

here are the pcis of my new rack thingy


this is still without the dirt because as i said i just wanna make sure i get the right kind

[Bartman]

as you can see i took the advice and made it so he can sprawl out like you guys said he needed

[asphyxia]

"About the dirt..im confused now because ive gotten different replies.."

I consider both Jeff, Vhb, Steve B and others here friends and very knowledgable But we will not agree on everything ...its a lot of trial and error and learning.

"ok i live in toronto so the ground is frozen solid. Bout the dirt what exactly should i get..the black earth from home depot? "

IMO- Yes as per my post. Till the summer, I got some excellent dirt from a feild @ Davis and Bayview- (after a year of searching, and I still had to make some adjustments like adding oak leaves)

I dont wanna buy somethign and then you guys tell me it aint good..

Its only 2.50 a bag.

so before i buy it you all can agree that i get black earth?
haha- no

Is there something i can get permenently? _dirt in the Summer still has to be topped up and changed once and a while

Does home depot sell the dirt id need?----Yes
One of My Enclosures

[Bartman]

ambiant temp on the warm side is 90, as i said the basking spot is exactly 130 and the cool side is about 85 up or down dependeding how far down i move the thermometer. If i put it against the wall its 83ish and if i put it at the end up the water fall tub its 85+. I also added a water dish just incase he didnt want to drink from the waterfall tub...if the water is gone in the dish quickly then i know i should keep it in there all the time.

[Bartman]

so what would i ask for if home depot has the dirt i need? Just ask for black earth or dirt..or is that the same thing?
thanks, just need clarification

[norman]

I just want to say 'way to go' to Bartman. You don't usually see people taking advice this graciously, eagerly, and making the adjustments so promptly! Anyway, keep it up, these guys know what they're talking about!

[Bartman]

thanks for the nice comment..things like that really make me love this site

I realized this IS my first sav so if i tell these guys no, ill prob end up killing him...i really enjoy keeping this sav so i wanna do everything in my power to make sure hes doing good Again thanks for the reply norman!

[Bartman]

woah that enclosure looks amazing!!!
are those real plants?

[reptiguy123]

Very natural looking! I'm impressed

[Jeff_Favelle]

That's looking way better Bartman. I like the rack you built. I think its very functional! Good stuff man.

I think you Sav can grow just fine on what you have for now. Its not ideal, but there are many substrates that do many things. You want growth and that's it. And what you have now can do that. Its not ideal, but tearing apart the cage and re-doing the entire setup is not really ideal either. I would keep your temps the way they are, don't bug the animal too much, and feed every day. They eat EVERY day. That's what monitors do. And then in the spring, we can go find some dirt. No probs.

You're putting a TON of work into this animal, and don't think that its going unnoticed! Good stuff man.

[Bartman]

ok so what i have now is ok until it warms up and i can find some dirt, from what i understand? thanks for the complements, replies, and solid info you guys are giving me!

[asphyxia]

Jeff Thinks it fine as is.
I think you should add a bag of black earth...Till summer
IMO- It will allow for more humidity and less hiding places for the Crix

No one is wrong, we just different opinions in this case

Well Done
Brian

[Jeff_Favelle]

Adding a few inches of soil (not wet) won't hurt. Just don't disturb him too much and don't muck around with the cage. It will quickly make the environment IT'S territory, and if you keep changing it, then the Sav won't start to progress. But adding a little soil here or there should muck things up too bad.

[V.hb]

I think you'll see some pretty quick results from what you've done already. The main reason I suggested paper towel was due to crickets, and i cant stand potting soil! it gets too dusty too quickly but if you use it with the cypress mulch it should be ok providing your ventilation isnt to high. I said he looked emaciated due to the folds, like jeff said as well as his eyes. he looks lethargic, and you posted that he did before as well. But like I said above, you've improved everything really nicely, So keep us all updated!

[reptiguy123]

I agree with the points mentioned.