Substrate

[MiChEaL]

I have a solid substrate for my beardie now but was wondering if excavator clay would be ok for her?

 

[charmander16]

I haven't used it, but I wouldn't go for it. The main issue is that it doesn't look like it would be very easy to clean. The problem with all this stuff is that it has to be cleanable and that stuff will be very rough and absorbent and I would think it will just get quite dirty over time with no way to remove it or clean it off.

There are really only 2 ways to go: 1 something cheap and disposable, like paper towels or whatever, or something solid and durable like tile.

 

[JessPets]

I've done a little research on that stuff, and it doesn't look like a good idea. Although the general idea of it is cool (custom building and personalizing enclosures), it doesn't look like it will work because (a) the stuff crumbles (can be ingested) and (b) hard to clean. Just my 2¢

 

[MiChEaL]

My beardie only poops outside of her enclosure so cleaning would be ok and the little crumbles would be the only thing im worried about, but then again she only eats out of her dish. My beardie is around 3 now so she doesnt really lick around anymore. Still deciding ill wait on a few more replies. But thanks!

 

[charmander16]

In that case, you could definitely at least start off by just building up one corner with it and see how it goes. I wouldn't go crazy with it at first. I'd do something like build up one area no bigger than 1/4 of the size of the viv and see how it works out for 3 or 4 months before using any more of it.

 

[MiChEaL]

In that case, you could definitely at least start off by just building up one corner with it and see how it goes. I wouldn't go crazy with it at first. I'd do something like build up one area no bigger than 1/4 of the size of the viv and see how it works out for 3 or 4 months before using any more of it.

Thanks! that does sound like a good idea

 

[Taterbug]

From what I've read it gets hard when it's dry, but will still have crumbly bits? For me it doesn't add enough enrichment to be worth the cost, it's expensive. I just use a sand/soil mix.