Suggestiong on filling up my Sav Enclosure?

DeadlyDesires · 03-10-13, 06:45 PM

So right now.. i have about 3 hides.. 2 of which consist of half logs he can hide under and one other is cement blocks he can go into ... i know i need to add more, just not sure what to add

.. i wanna put live plants in there but i dont wanna ruin the plants.. i love plants lol dont wanna see them die from him digging them up.. .. I also have a lattice i wanna put on the back wall for him to crawl up if he wants.. not sure what else i can do to fill his enclosure?? any suggestions? thanks

Pirarucu · 03-10-13, 06:58 PM

Chinese Evergreens are a favorite of mine in enclosures. I'd keep them in the pot and cover the top of the pot so he can't dig them up though. Perhaps something like a Giant Pothos could work too. As far as nonliving things, cork bark is great, you can try to prop up some branches too.

DeadlyDesires · 03-10-13, 07:10 PM

never seen Chinese evergreens ill have to check them out.. i have large pothos plants but how will i keep him from digging them up? i was told that no matter what you do they will ALWAYS dig it up.. its basically inevitable... i have a philodendron plant that i would like to put in there but it requires lots of light.. do you think the uvb tubes would be sufficient enough? if i don't keep the plant beside the window it starts dying..

Pirarucu · 03-10-13, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadlyDesires

never seen Chinese evergreens ill have to check them out.. i have large pothos plants but how will i keep him from digging them up? i was told that no matter what you do they will ALWAYS dig it up.. its basically inevitable... i have a philodendron plant that i would like to put in there but it requires lots of light.. do you think the uvb tubes would be sufficient enough? if i don't keep the plant beside the window it starts dying..

They are very hardy and have a tough stem once they put on some size. Three are currently surviving in my retic cage.. Giant Golden Pothos is a species, it's a strong climbing variety. The leaves can get huge, you'll need to trim it from time to time.. They will dig up just about anything, any plant rooted in the soil I would keep in a ceramic pot or something, cover the top so he can't dig into it, and bury the whole thing. That way, the roots are protected.

DeadlyDesires · 03-10-13, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pirarucu

They are very hardy and have a tough stem once they put on some size. Three are currently surviving in my retic cage.. Giant Golden Pothos is a species, it's a strong climbing variety. The leaves can get huge, you'll need to trim it from time to time.. They will dig up just about anything, any plant rooted in the soil I would keep in a ceramic pot or something, cover the top so he can't dig into it, and bury the whole thing. That way, the roots are protected.

ok ill try that.. i wanted to get some grass seed and plant some grass in there too.. i know he will dig it up but at least it will be pretty for a while.. once fall hits here in Colorado im going to gather up a whole bunch of leaves and just toss them in there to help aid in the hiding..