Iguana substrate

[hairmetalspider]

I am done using ReptiBark.
Done done done done done.


What is the best bedding/substrate to use for iguanas?
Something a bit more natural than just newspaper if you will?

 

[P. Novak]

What about Cypress mulch?

 

[LeilaNami]

I use EcoEarth. Stuff holds humidity very well

 

[hairmetalspider]

Awesome, thanks a ton. Will try these out.

 

[P. Novak]

Cypress mulch is the best substrate to use for tegus, because they need high humidity, and don't iguanas as well? It would work great, but if you're on the west coast it can be hard to find. I can see that you're not, so you should be able to find some at home depot, lowe's, are a local garden nursery.

 

[LeilaNami]

I like cypress too though I choose to use EcoEarth because personal experience found it to hold humidity a bit better. The only thing about EcoEarth is when it dries out it gets to be pretty fly-away and gets in your mouth when you clean it

 

[hairmetalspider]

Is there any risks with using mulch or eco earth like they're is with using repti bark or bark period? (Such as the dangers of digesting it, etc.)

 

[Cjacques]

Use a co-co fiber bedding such as Eco Earth or bed a beast. It is the cheapest, and most effective bedding for almost any reptile (except tortoises). It will cause no problems if digested and holds humidity very well. As a side note, watch out for when that Iggy gets big that have a nasty habit of turning on their owners.