L parahybana and Substrate

[scorpio]

Well, Im wondering how much substrate an L. parahybana needs. Im assuming it will be growing sometime to a large size, therefore needing burrowing space. How much substrate will I need?

Also, I was looking at care guides, and most said it was very terrrestrial, but a few sources say it will need room to make a burrow. Will I even need more than 1-2 inches of substrate and a little hollowed out log for a hiding place?

Thanks

 

[Bjorgly]

How big is your L.parahybana now? They tend to burrow as they are small for security, and become more and more bold as they grow.

Mark

 

[Hogge2k]

My LP's biggest hobby is to move dirt so I have provided her with about 25-30 cm (~10-11") of peat to play with. I don't know if she really needs it but it looks like she likes it.

 

[Vys]

Haha, yeah, somehow they seem to enjoy doing some hobby excavation-work now and then

 

[chuck]

My L.parahybana never digs. I got her on Forest Bedding with a halved flower pot for her to hide. the only time i seen her move dirt was to make room under the flower pot and she digs in the corner where i have the heat mat located. and also, when i placed a smaller kritter keeper above her, she tried to dig out. for 90% of the time she is out in the open.