Best thing for burrowing?

[leolove0307]

Hello, I have my 5mo on paper towels right now (I refuse to use sand) but I've noticed at night he tries to dig and lay underneath of them. What should I put in his viv to give him what he wants without the risk of impaction?

Thanks!

 

[XxMissTiffanyannxX]

I use newspaper. My beardie uses it as a blanket. He'll even go as far as shoving half his body in there.

 

[Grogshla]

chuck in an old tshirt or something so he can cuddle himself up into it

 

[spurlee01]

Or a blanket. My girl has several blankets that she'll burrow in.

 

[ziggy23]

That's hiding behavior. One of my girls prefers hiding under newspaper over everything. Reptiles when they hide the smaller the better. If they feel the top on their back they feel secure even though the space they can walk is their entire viv. That's why many don't bother with the commercial hides, they're too tall. It's kinda like putting tape on a cat's back (kinda mean I know). If you've never seen it before, it tricks their bodies into thinking they're in a tight space, and they'll crawl on their bellies.

You've already gotten several suggestions already, so I'd try those or just keep with what you got. It probably doesn't matter to them what it is. My girl will ONLY accept a newspaper to burrow under. I use tile now, so I just put a piece in there if I notice her scratching around.

 

[leolove0307]

Thanks guys! Using newspaper tonight and we'll see how he likes it.