Because Autumn turned one this year, we bought a larger enclosure for her. I’m redoing my room to fit a desert theme, and I want to decorate Autumn’s tank to match. I don’t want to put sand or calcium sand in because it’s too dangerous. Do y’all know of an alternate substrate that looks great with the desert theme? Would clay work? (NOT potter’s clay, btw)
Because Autumn turned one this year, we bought a larger enclosure for her. I’m redoing my room to fit a desert theme, and I want to decorate Autumn’s tank to match. I don’t want to put sand or calcium sand in because it’s too dangerous. Do y’all know of an alternate substrate that looks great with the desert theme? Would clay work? (NOT potter’s clay, btw)
This is typical of flat landscape that is found in the natural habitat of bearded dragons :
The grass is a tough arid resistant grass called spinifex , the soils are highly weathered clay, often rich in iron but poor in organic content.
There are also drought tolerant trees , mainly acacia and mallee
Red stained tilers grout between the boulders and slabs is probably the best bet....lay it fill gaps (to stop bugs from hiding) and let it set and harden , very durable and impervious.
Because Autumn turned one this year, we bought a larger enclosure for her. I’m redoing my room to fit a desert theme, and I want to decorate Autumn’s tank to match. I don’t want to put sand or calcium sand in because it’s too dangerous. Do y’all know of an alternate substrate that looks great with the desert theme? Would clay work? (NOT potter’s clay, btw)
This is typical of flat landscape that is found in the natural habitat of bearded dragons :
The grass is a tough arid resistant grass called spinifex , the soils are highly weathered clay, often rich in iron but poor in organic content.
There are also drought tolerant trees , mainly acacia and mallee
Red stained tilers grout between the boulders and slabs is probably the best bet....lay it fill gaps (to stop bugs from hiding) and let it set and harden , very durable and impervious.
I Would Use Slate tile, Peel and stick tile, Non adhesive shelf liner, or even linoleum. Sure it isn't Natural but it is safe and that is what IMO is the most important priority is to keep your dragon healthy on a healthy substrate.
I Would Use Slate tile, Peel and stick tile, Non adhesive shelf liner, or even linoleum. Sure it isn't Natural but it is safe and that is what IMO is the most important priority is to keep your dragon healthy on a healthy substrate.
I Would Use Slate tile, Peel and stick tile, Non adhesive shelf liner, or even linoleum. Sure it isn't Natural but it is safe and that is what IMO is the most important priority is to keep your dragon healthy on a healthy substrate.
Tile is super easy , simply drop the tiles in butting against each other , no glue under them , no grout between them . If a tile needs cleaning lift it and take it outside to get a blast from the garden hose.
Yup. I Also blast them with vinegar if they start to get stinky.. I Also use a half and half vinegar/water solution to clean the tanks, It's safe for the beardies (from what my research has told me), and It helps battle stench.
Okay y’all, I decided on some nice, desert-y tile. I still have to cut it to fit, but I’m happy with my purchase. I also bought a few desert plants to put in there too. I will post a picture of the full set up when I’m done cutting and decorating.
Okay y’all, I decided on some nice, desert-y tile. I still have to cut it to fit, but I’m happy with my purchase. I also bought a few desert plants to put in there too. I will post a picture of the full set up when I’m done cutting and decorating.