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Went to the Sydney Reptile Expo and found one stand was selling kitty litter (Kitty's Crumble - green bag) as a substate alternative.
When opened this stuff has a high moisture content, it's made from coconut shells and apparently has good odour eliminating properties.
I thought I'd give it a try, might be good for snakes from high humidity areas. They also told me you can give it a mist with water every now and then to keep it moist.
I've used it in 2 enclosures and when the bag runs out, that's it!! NO MORE. In fact I might find another use for it sooner. I have a friend or two with cats I might even test it on.
This stuff dries out INCREDIBLY quickly, but that's not all. It also zaps any further moisture out of the enclosure, reducing the humidity levels to almost zero. It also becomes VERY dusty at this stage.
I have been using "Superior Shavings" in the past. It comes in bails of around 20 - 40kg for $12, (clear bag with orange writing) and doesn't dry out the enclosure. Water pythons and Womas just love the stuff.
Has anybody else used Kitty's Crumble and what were your thoughts. - Mine, it is NOT suitable as a reptile substrate!
When opened this stuff has a high moisture content, it's made from coconut shells and apparently has good odour eliminating properties.
I thought I'd give it a try, might be good for snakes from high humidity areas. They also told me you can give it a mist with water every now and then to keep it moist.
I've used it in 2 enclosures and when the bag runs out, that's it!! NO MORE. In fact I might find another use for it sooner. I have a friend or two with cats I might even test it on.
This stuff dries out INCREDIBLY quickly, but that's not all. It also zaps any further moisture out of the enclosure, reducing the humidity levels to almost zero. It also becomes VERY dusty at this stage.
I have been using "Superior Shavings" in the past. It comes in bails of around 20 - 40kg for $12, (clear bag with orange writing) and doesn't dry out the enclosure. Water pythons and Womas just love the stuff.
Has anybody else used Kitty's Crumble and what were your thoughts. - Mine, it is NOT suitable as a reptile substrate!
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