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<blockquote data-quote="Denny Dee" data-source="post: 31727" data-attributes="member: 1393"><p>Wow! You don't mess around do you? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />. Great T's to start out with. Assuming they are mostly slings. I generally use a mix of 2/3 Eco Earth and 1/3 Vermiculite. Vermiculite is a little tough to come by sometimes. Helps with draining water and prevents mold. However, with the desert species (Mexicans) you probably won't need it as you won't be keeping the soil moist. The rest will require a bit more humidity so I would recommend the vermiculite mix if you can. Best way to manage is it to pre-mix the soil with the vermiculite. Remember to moisten it as you lay it out in the enclosures. Allow for drying time based on the individual humidity requirements of your species. This compacts the soil and will assist with your burrowers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Denny Dee, post: 31727, member: 1393"] Wow! You don't mess around do you? ;). Great T's to start out with. Assuming they are mostly slings. I generally use a mix of 2/3 Eco Earth and 1/3 Vermiculite. Vermiculite is a little tough to come by sometimes. Helps with draining water and prevents mold. However, with the desert species (Mexicans) you probably won't need it as you won't be keeping the soil moist. The rest will require a bit more humidity so I would recommend the vermiculite mix if you can. Best way to manage is it to pre-mix the soil with the vermiculite. Remember to moisten it as you lay it out in the enclosures. Allow for drying time based on the individual humidity requirements of your species. This compacts the soil and will assist with your burrowers. [/QUOTE]
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