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I figured it'd be better to ask about setups for both animals in one post, instead of posting the same thing in two forums. Anyways...if I were to get a G. rosea or G. pulchra, and H. troglodytes or P. imperator, I figured I'd get a juvenile in a kritter keeper thing approx. 6" tall, 4" deep, and 8" wide. As far as substrate, I thought I might use Forest Bed which is similar to Bed-a-Beast, just different brand. I've heard Forest Bed can have problems with mold, how can I prevent this? About this peat moss w/ vermiculite, where do I get this stuff? It seems like a lot of people use peat moss w/ vermiculite. However, I've heard that vermiculite is bad for them, is this true? How deep would I want the substrate to allow for burrowing...about 3"? I'm thinking of using a flower pot on its side or something to provide a place to hide. How about heat? Do they need a heat pad or something like my snakes do? Or would room temperature work well? In the snake room, it stays at a pretty stable 75-80 degrees year-round, day or night. I intend on keeping whatever inverts I get in that room because it stays warm, and they'll be out of the cat's reach.
Now if I were to work with species that prefer drier climates, i.e. A. moderatum, B. smithi, H. arizonensis (or spadix), what would be a better substrate? At the risk of sounding ignorant, would sand be a good choice? TYIA...
Bry
Now if I were to work with species that prefer drier climates, i.e. A. moderatum, B. smithi, H. arizonensis (or spadix), what would be a better substrate? At the risk of sounding ignorant, would sand be a good choice? TYIA...
Bry