Getting Serious for KyJinn

[NennaMeerkat]

Yeah I know that it is the safest but KyJinn was on walnut for almost 2 years and in the last year and a half he was on reptile safe Millet (wish they still made it) and now the Alfalfa. I enjoy giving loose substrate to him because he enjoys digging into it and making a ditch for him to sleep in.

After 3 years of various loose substrates I would hate to change it now and deny him something he likes to do. And he is such a careful and finicky eater if something gets in his mouth and he doesn't like it, he will eject it and whatever might be there he wants to eat before he swallows. At this point I am not worried on impaction as I would be if he was still a young inexperienced dragon.

[sickvenom]

Originally Posted by NennaMeerkat

Yeah I know that it is the safest but KyJinn was on walnut for almost 2 years and in the last year and a half he was on reptile safe Millet (wish they still made it) and now the Alfalfa. I enjoy giving loose substrate to him because he enjoys digging into it and making a ditch for him to sleep in.

After 3 years of various loose substrates I would hate to change it now and deny him something he likes to do. And he is such a careful and finicky eater if something gets in his mouth and he doesn't like it, he will eject it and whatever might be there he wants to eat before he swallows. At this point I am not worried on impaction as I would be if he was still a young inexperienced dragon.

i understand what you are thinking. but impaction can happen at any age. lizards can get frantic and careless during feeding and before you know it - something bad when down the pipe. now, like i mentioned in the other thread - lizards are good at recognizing foreign objects, but even the smallest piece of walnut could cause problems. of course the downside to pellets is that your cage will smell like a barn. most of the reptile store owners i know refuse to stock walnut because of the potential problems. ultimately it's your decision and i don't believe anyone will think badly of you if you choose walnut mixed with pellet. it's not like you're keeping it on a bed of nails. just be aware of the potential health risks.