wheat germ as substrate?

[katia]

has anyone ever heard of using wheat germ as a substrate for leos? i don't particularily like the look of tiles or paper towel. i have been using just kitchen towels, but i don't really like that either and my friend uses wheat bran (germ?) for his beardie.

 

[Bennayboi]

Would not it rot? Ive used wheat germ as part of a gutload and its supposed to be refrigerated after opening and is a bit oily. I dont think leos are able to digest it anyhow.

 

[gothra]

You have a chance to get grain mites and mold with wheat germ as substrate. I don't think its a good choice. If you don't like tiles or paper towel, how about some sort of carpeting? I use a brownish colored table mat as substrate, it looks more "natural" (from a distance...) and works fine too.

 

[kyahbean]

I use Repti-Carpet and it looks nice and is safe...have you considered using that?

 

[laurlaur12]

you should eat the wheat germ instead!! it is delicious on top of yogurt or sprinkled on pancakes! sorry, thats kind of off topic

 

[Sturt]

I'd be a bit concerned that it would develop mold, especially in the warm conditions inside the enclosure.

 

[nats]

Ditto what everyone else said.
Save the wheat germ for breakfast

 

[katia]

haha i do like my activia! wheat germ just may be the new topping of choice!

i may just try the reptile carpet, the pet store i work at stocks it and i haven't tried it yet1