Black Roughneck Issues

[smy_749]

I think there is about 50/50, but its covered by peat moss ontop , maybe thats why? I Must admit I did not pack it down, should I pull everything apart add more sand and pack it down then re do it? It holds its shape but its not super packed down. Do roughnecks burrow so much? From what I read they arent really a burrowing species, I've never seen a roughneck burrowing photo unlike savannahs, ackies, etc .etc. ? Just curious if they actually burrow are mainly stay up in the tree line?

[DeadlyDesires]

Originally Posted by smy_749

I think there is about 50/50, but its covered by peat moss ontop , maybe thats why? I Must admit I did not pack it down, should I pull everything apart add more sand and pack it down then re do it? It holds its shape but its not super packed down. Do roughnecks burrow so much? From what I read they arent really a burrowing species, I've never seen a roughneck burrowing photo unlike savannahs, ackies, etc .etc. ? Just curious if they actually burrow are mainly stay up in the tree line?

I dont actually know, let someone else answer that question, but if their answer is yes, i would try to pack it down a little bit.. as far as the 50/50 thats fine.. prob can't see cause of the moss...

[murrindindi]

Originally Posted by smy_749

I think there is about 50/50, but its covered by peat moss ontop , maybe thats why? I Must admit I did not pack it down, should I pull everything apart add more sand and pack it down then re do it? It holds its shape but its not super packed down. Do roughnecks burrow so much? From what I read they arent really a burrowing species, I've never seen a roughneck burrowing photo unlike savannahs, ackies, etc .etc. ? Just curious if they actually burrow are mainly stay up in the tree line?

Hi, most Varanids will burrow to some extent given the means, even the so called semi-arborial types.
I would use a mix of soil/playsand at a ratio of around 80% soil to 20% sand (it`s trial and error) moist but not wet, and very well tamped down, otherwise the burrow/s might collapse. Apart from the obvious issue of burrows helping to keep the monitor hydrated, they`re also good for security.