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Cornynick27
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
36 Posts

Posted - 08/05/2012 : 20:37:16

Just wondering what the best subsrate is for emperor scorpions? I have fine orchid bark, but was wondering whether i should mix it with something more soft and earthy?
Cheers guys

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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
4334 Posts

Posted - 14/05/2012 : 19:28:24

They like to have a bit of a dig, I use coco brick soil. P@H have it 2 for a fiver. You can control humidity quite accurately with this stuff.

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Dancross0
Sub Adult

United Kingdom
1315 Posts

Posted - 14/05/2012 : 22:18:43

I used to keep mine on a 50/50 mix of orchid bark and potting compost.

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