sanni
Arachnopeon
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- Apr 29, 2013
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Firstly I have read http://people.ucalgary.ca/~schultz/substrate-010.html on substrate. My question is about this:
"Tarantulas insist on firmly packed substrate. They abhor loose, fluffy stuff that moves under their "feet," or that they sink into. Pack it hard! If your substrate of choice is too friable, you may either have to change to a different substrate, or even mix a little garden loam with your substrate to firm it up. Start with one part by volume of loam to three parts by volume of your favorite substrate. Mix it and test it. Don't be afraid to add more loam if you need to in order to make your substrate firm enough to allow solid footing and a stable burrow."
I am usung cocohusk (plantation soil) as my substrate but its very dry and "fluffy". To get rid of the fluff what should I add to it. Available choises at my shop would be either Exo Terra Desert Sand or Zoo med Excavator Clay.
Thanks for advice
"Tarantulas insist on firmly packed substrate. They abhor loose, fluffy stuff that moves under their "feet," or that they sink into. Pack it hard! If your substrate of choice is too friable, you may either have to change to a different substrate, or even mix a little garden loam with your substrate to firm it up. Start with one part by volume of loam to three parts by volume of your favorite substrate. Mix it and test it. Don't be afraid to add more loam if you need to in order to make your substrate firm enough to allow solid footing and a stable burrow."
I am usung cocohusk (plantation soil) as my substrate but its very dry and "fluffy". To get rid of the fluff what should I add to it. Available choises at my shop would be either Exo Terra Desert Sand or Zoo med Excavator Clay.
Thanks for advice