Hey guys I have some questions about your ideas when it comes to substrate. I have kept Clyde on both ground walnut and paper towels. At some point I will be upgrading him to a 4ft x2 ft x2 ft and I want some ideas about substrate. I want something that is safe but also natural looking. I know they like to dig and since I don’t let insects free roam I feel particle substrate would be ok but I want him to be safe. I was also considering ceramic tile. Please give me your thoughts.
*Edit* Please do not Ever use crushed walnut shell Ever again. It is like smelly broken glass and is only good for cleaning up oil spills. One of my dragons was originally on it, and dang it was smelly, sharp, and it got into everything. I immediately switched it out first thing before I even got the tank upstairs.
While you may not like ground walnut it has worked just fine for me for over a year. Clyde has never been cut and has never been impacted. He has no diseases and the person I got him from has been keeping me breeding his beardies on walnut for years with no ill effect.
While you may not like ground walnut it has worked just fine for me for over a year. Clyde has never been cut and has never been impacted. He has no diseases and the person I got him from has been keeping me breeding his beardies on walnut for years with no ill effect.
I would not buy a dragon from a breeder that does this.
The Dust (can cause RI's), Retains moisture which Harbors bacteria and, fungus (causing many different diseases), sharp edges on the ground walnut (can cause internal bleeding and, death) and, the forever present impaction hazard. These are just a few reasons to not use any type of loose substrate.
If you love your dragon, you won't use it!!!
While you may not like ground walnut it has worked just fine for me for over a year. Clyde has never been cut and has never been impacted. He has no diseases and the person I got him from has been keeping me breeding his beardies on walnut for years with no ill effect.
I would not buy a dragon from a breeder that does this.
The Dust (can cause RI's), Retains moisture which Harbors bacteria and, fungus (causing many different diseases), sharp edges on the ground walnut (can cause internal bleeding and, death) and, the forever present impaction hazard. These are just a few reasons to not use any type of loose substrate.
If you love your dragon, you won't use it!!!
Walnut shells is probably the worst thing you can use. Harbors bacteria and when ingested can cause so much damage due to the sharpness and potentially a deadly blockage since it is hard to digest. It's well known for being dangerous as a quick google search will show you.
I use a mix of linoleum, ceramic tile and soft blankets in my beardies enclosure.
Guys I’m not asking for your opinion on the dangers of ground walnut. Currently my beardie is on paper towel. I want to know a safe and pretty substrate for the tank I will be purchasing for him.
Guys I’m not asking for your opinion on the dangers of ground walnut. Currently my beardie is on paper towel. I want to know a safe and pretty substrate for the tank I will be purchasing for him.