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My B. smithi is still young(~ 1.75" ls) and has always been one to try and burrow. All his previous attempts have failed due to dry coco fiber being useless for self support. This time though I've been spraying the area he has been working and generally he avoids it while its soaking wet, but then within the next day continues his work.
Would anyone suggest against this? I know smithis like it bone dry, but he seems not to mind if it helps his goal. My only worry is that once hes done, the structural integrity of the dry coco fiber will eventually wear down and cave in on him. I know that spraying the coco fiber helps it hold better(even after dried), but would it be enough?
Should i continue to spray even after he is finished even though I know in the end he will want it dry? Or just stop now and not let him continue to be successful in his architecture
As a side question, I was wondering if those who own obligate burrowers always keep the substrate very moist, or if you let it dry once the burrow is made? Just curious since I dont have any now, but would like some down the road and just havent had enough interest yet to research since I wont be getting one any time soon due to my situation
Would anyone suggest against this? I know smithis like it bone dry, but he seems not to mind if it helps his goal. My only worry is that once hes done, the structural integrity of the dry coco fiber will eventually wear down and cave in on him. I know that spraying the coco fiber helps it hold better(even after dried), but would it be enough?
Should i continue to spray even after he is finished even though I know in the end he will want it dry? Or just stop now and not let him continue to be successful in his architecture
As a side question, I was wondering if those who own obligate burrowers always keep the substrate very moist, or if you let it dry once the burrow is made? Just curious since I dont have any now, but would like some down the road and just havent had enough interest yet to research since I wont be getting one any time soon due to my situation