I've been looking at bio substrates that contain play sand, compost, soil and gravel. This would also have plants intergrated and a pipe to allow watering.
I think this would be good as its more natural and I could let it self clean with small spot checks.
I'd need to get a uv light to ensure the plants thrive. My only concern is drainage. Anyone know how to go about this? I'd be using a wooden vivarium. I was thinking of building a base using several cat litter trays. Then putting a pipe network in that would allow draining.
would also not include sand in this, sand is horrid for most snakes as is incredibly abrasive and gets between the scales bringing infection to the corn.
I looked into this and was concerned about the humidity, also you would need to line the base of your viv as the moisture will eventually damage your viv. You can still get a natural look without going bioactive :-)
I looked into this and was concerned about the humidity, also you would need to line the base of your viv as the moisture will eventually damage your viv. You can still get a natural look without going bioactive :-)
I agree-I've just set up 3new vivs for some of my guys using lignocel substrate,cork bark tunnels and very real looking fake plants from Dunelm mill.For lights I've got small strip L.E.Ds.The effect is very real and my guys spent a lot of time exploring.I put some of thier 'previously enjoyed'substrate in so they would have familiar scent
Bio Substrate ?
Posted - 20/04/2013 : 08:25:20
