Substrate for lay boxes

[fallen_angel]

I used to use vermiculite in my lay boxes, but no longer can because some of the females were eating the stuff... The best advice I got was to replace the vermiculite with moss, more specifically, sphagnum moss. Well I went to PetSmart because Home Depot is too far away, and all they had was "frog moss." This is okay too, right? It says it's safe for "most" reptiles so I just want to be sure..

 

[Mel&Keith]

We use coco husk. It comes in a brick that you can break a piece off of and just add water. It's similar to vermiculite but it must not taste as good. lol None of our vermiculite eaters will eat this stuff. It holds moisture well and is more resistant to mildew than moss. It's available at most major pet chains. This stuff: http://www.zilla-rules.com/products/bedding/coconut-husk.htm

 

[fallen_angel]

Oh okay we actually used to have that stuff, it was recommended by our local reptile center, but they said it was okay to use as the substrate in the whole cage.. needless to say that didn't work out so well, so we haven't gotten any more since. But I'll keep that in mind for the lay boxes, thanks

 

[ReptileMan27]

Peat moss

 

[skyline]

i use vermiculite but i herd thar peat moss works fine.

 

[david13]

i have

sphagnum
peatmoss



is what it says on the package, and then i sifted it with a flour sifter or something, it took FOREVER, but it is really fine and soft, my geckos seem to love it

 

[goReptiles]

I like the compressed dirt that Mel recommended. I just remist every other day or so. For the most part it retains moisture well.

 

[ARgeckos]

I use sphagnum peat moss

 

[Stevie]

I use moist Coco peat or moist sand for oviposition. Incubation of the eggs in vermiculite. Works perfectly for me!

Greets,

Stevie