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12-31-13, 08:17 PM
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bioactive substrate?
i know NOTHING about it.
so, can you guys tell me about it?
i know it breaks down waste, which is what im looking for.
why? because both snakes tunnel, and do the waste in their tunnels so it's next to impossible to tell when they poo or pee.
im looking for some pro's vs cons.
do i use it just like regular substrate?
is there any species of snake it is not good for?
its fine to use with heating pads?
how well does it hold humidity?
any and all advice would be appreciated. not looking for any negativity.
like i said, i know nothing about it, haha.
thanks in advance!
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12-31-13, 08:24 PM
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queen of the Chicken Dance
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Re: bioactive substrate?
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12-31-13, 08:28 PM
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Re: bioactive substrate?
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lmao i just laughed so hard, for dummies :P thanks.
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12-31-13, 08:32 PM
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queen of the Chicken Dance
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Re: bioactive substrate?
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Originally Posted by ilovemysnake
lmao i just laughed so hard, for dummies :P thanks.
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You're welcome! 
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12-31-13, 08:38 PM
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Re: bioactive substrate?
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its so much to take in.
do you have to just go outside and get it?
or order it?
what exactly is deemed "bioactive"
i was under the impression it was like this special soil.
i feel like i was way off.
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12-31-13, 08:40 PM
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queen of the Chicken Dance
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Re: bioactive substrate?
Honestly, I am definitely not the one to ask....I have no experience with it myself....
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12-31-13, 08:42 PM
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Re: bioactive substrate?
You were way off. Its just dirt with living organisms in it that break down waste / mold/ fungus etc.
Yes you can just go dig it up outside and put it in your enclosure. You can also just get some leaf litter and crumble that up and throw it in. You can order springtails and pill bugs and do that...Its really just dirt from nature, not from a bag...
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12-31-13, 08:47 PM
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Re: bioactive substrate?
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Originally Posted by smy_749
You were way off. Its just dirt with living organisms in it that break down waste / mold/ fungus etc.
Yes you can just go dig it up outside and put it in your enclosure. You can also just get some leaf litter and crumble that up and throw it in. You can order springtails and pill bugs and do that...Its really just dirt from nature, not from a bag...
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how can i make sure not to bring anything harmful into my home.
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12-31-13, 08:48 PM
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Re: bioactive substrate?
Harmful like what?
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12-31-13, 08:49 PM
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Re: bioactive substrate?
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Harmful like what?
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bugs, mites, parasites.
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12-31-13, 10:56 PM
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Re: bioactive substrate?
That's the point of a bioactive substrate..germs, bacteria, your effectively taking nature and putting it in your cage.
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12-31-13, 11:05 PM
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Re: bioactive substrate?
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Originally Posted by ilovemysnake
bugs, mites, parasites.
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Bugs are good, mites won't matter because they aren't snake mites, and parasites won't be in dirt, they need a 'host' ...and mites are parasites too
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01-01-14, 12:05 AM
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Re: bioactive substrate?
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01-01-14, 12:11 AM
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Re: bioactive substrate?
A good way to introduce healthy bacteria is to go out and get leaf litter from the woods. The bacteria and other bugs such as springtail and wood mites will be feeding on the leaves. You then transfer it into your enclosure. Stay away from ant trails and tree trunks as sprider tend to hang out around there. I use topsoil and playsand from home depot. Hold very strong burrows. http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9cac11c0.jpg
Can also add earth worms which work great for decomposing organic matter but you will have to addd leaf litter much more often.
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01-01-14, 12:38 AM
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Re: bioactive substrate?
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Originally Posted by poison123
A good way to introduce healthy bacteria is to go out and get leaf litter from the woods. The bacteria and other bugs such as springtail and wood mites will be feeding on the leaves. You then transfer it into your enclosure. Stay away from ant trails and tree trunks as sprider tend to hang out around there. I use topsoil and playsand from home depot. Hold very strong burrows. http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9cac11c0.jpg
Can also add earth worms which work great for decomposing organic matter but you will have to addd leaf litter much more often. |
probably a really dumb question, but will i have to worry about the snakes eating the worms?
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