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Old 04-08-2008, 10:05 AM
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whats the best substrate to use for a bosc monitor?
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Old 04-08-2008, 10:37 AM
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I find that sand is the best for boscs. I have used newspaper but fould that sand realy helps stop the smell when he goes the toilet.
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Old 04-08-2008, 11:18 AM
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I use sand mixed with I think the stuff is called bed a beast it comes in blocks and you have to add water to it found this the best
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Old 04-08-2008, 11:31 AM
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I use sand mixed with eco earth!

Its looks like a beach lol
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i use sand/topsoil , think this is the most popular mix
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I use an even mix of sand and top soil. A further 5-10% of the mix is vermiculite for keeping in moisture.
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Definitly just normal play sand you can buy from B an Q or childrens shops it works well!!! hopw it helps
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