Found cypress mulch(need help)

Shan · Honored Member Joined: Jul 26, 2005 Posts: 155

A new store that specializes in reptiles just opened in Hemet, Ca. They carry the Cypress mulch I need. I am so glad because I didn't want to use repti bark. My question is they are 11 quart bags. My enclosure is 6' by 3' by 2'. How many bags should I order to fill the enclosure? I am not good at this kind of stuff and would love some help. I have to order them in advance so they need to know how many I want. Thanks, Shannon

Rick · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:47 pm Post subject:

I'm bad at that stuff too. I buy the cypress by the cubic foot. Just order dozen bags. Having extra will not hurt. You will need it sooner or later.

I order mine 10 bags at a time.

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Shan · Honored Member Joined: Jul 26, 2005 Posts: 155

Thanks Rick, They told me one bag would cover the bottom of a 30 gal tank. But it is 14 dollars a bag!!!! Wow! But I think it is better than repti bark from what I have read. As long as I keep doing spot cleanings and keep the cage very clean how often should I change the entire cage. Cypress mulch is very expensive out here and very hard to find!

Rick · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 7:14 pm Post subject:

I pay $5 or so for a LARGE bag through Agway, who orders it for me.

Spot cleaning will help a lot. Complete changings depend on how well you spot clean and how many tegus you have, as well as enclosure size. Just change it when it starts to smell.

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Teiidae · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 8:16 am Post subject:

It takes me 4 - 24 quart bags to fill a 4 foot by 18 inch wide enclosure 6 inches deep with substrate - My guesstimate would be around 10 bags for you since they are 11 quart bags and you have more space to fill

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arf-man · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 11:24 am Post subject:

Here's the math...

1 dry quart = ~ 67 cubic inches

6' X 3' enclosure floor = 2592 square inches

11 quart bag of mulch = 67 X 11 = 737 cubic inches

For each inch of depth in the enclosure:

2592 / 737 = ~ 3.5 11 quart bags

For 6" depth, 3.5 X 6 = 21 11 quart bags

Rick · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 11:32 am Post subject:

Teiidae · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 11:46 am Post subject:

Yes thanks and welcome arf-man - my guesstimate was just a little off - ok more like 50% off lol - 21 bags at 14 bucks a pop = $294 bucks - Ouch

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arf-man · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 12:06 pm Post subject:

Thanks Thee01Edge. Glad to be here. I probably should have accounted for some air space in the mulch, it probably won't take 21 bags, I'd probably start with 10 and work my way up and see where it ends up...

I don't actually own a Tegu yet, but I've had a very succesful and rewarding experience with a bearded dragon (it's going back to college with my son)...I've been doing a ton of reading and am pretty sold that a B&W Argentine would be good for me. The only other pet I have is a cat that actually displayed affection toward the bearded dragon...maybe just enjoyed the scratching it got when it nuzzled it. Surprisingly, the beardie would run right up to the cat on the floor and on at least one occasion climbed on top of it...

So I've been lurking here for several days and I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions go forward. The folks here seem real friendly and helpful...

Diegar · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 1:03 pm Post subject:

I just got off the phone with the Home Depot in Hemet, CA and they have the large bags(don't know the size off the top of my head) of cypress mulch, as well as orchard mulch. Each bag will run you $4.99

I buy the same sized bags and it took 4 of them to fill 6'x3' to 6" tall.

Hope this helps!
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arf-man · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 1:13 pm Post subject:

If you can use the usual landscape quality cyprus mulch that would be great...any issues with that?

They are usually 3 cubic feet so 3 - 4 bags should do it...

Diegar · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 2:32 pm Post subject:

i see nothing wrong with it. Also thought it was strange, since cypress trees and orchards are common in southern california..
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EA7770 · Valued Member Joined: May 01, 2005 Posts: 91 Location: USA

The regular landscape cypress mulch is what most of us use. I get it at home depot for under $2 for a big bag here in VA.

Shan · Honored Member Joined: Jul 26, 2005 Posts: 155

OMG Diegar you said home depot in Hemet, Ca?? I have called a few times and they told me all they carry is cedar. Maybe I can call the manager. I am perminatly disabled so I am unable to get out with out it being very painful. So I rely on phonecalls. But they did tell you they have cypress mulch? I SURE HOPE SO> I can not afford the other from the pet store. Thank You, Shannon

Shan · Honored Member Joined: Jul 26, 2005 Posts: 155

I just got off the phone again with Home Depot. They told me once again that they do not have cypress mulch. The Home Depot in Hemet, Ca. I have been looking all over with no luck. I was told they only have cedar!!!! If you were told they have it can you give me the number that you called?? Please I need help every time I talk to someone I am told they do not have it!!!! Thanks, Shan