T Rex forest beding anyone use this ????

dirthawker · New Member Joined: Apr 22, 2008 Posts: 9

has anyone used this for tegu bedding. i have my argantine BW on alfalfa pellets now but it cant hold any humidity. i was thinking of using foresst bedding by t rex as i have alot of it. thanks

EricIvins · Member Joined: Dec 08, 2007 Posts: 38

Why not go to a garden supply store and pick up a bale of coconut coir? You can get a bale of it for 8 bucks or so that expands to 8 or 10 cubic feet. It outperforms Cypress or any other substrate when it comes to humidity and such, and doesn't mold over. I don't really believe in supporting companies like Zoo-Med or the like, because you can find the same thing or better in products that aren't "marketed" for Reptiles. Just a big money pit if you ask me.

dirthawker · New Member Joined: Apr 22, 2008 Posts: 9

i already have it.. and ive had it for quite awhile i just figured id use it. if it was ok for tegus

txrepgirl · Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 7:57 am Post subject:

I get a 8L bag ( it doesn't say how many pounds is in there just 8L ) of cypress mulch at a nursery and I like it a lot.

dirthawker · New Member Joined: Apr 22, 2008 Posts: 9

umm yea you cant get that here in las vegas.. i called everywhere cypress mulch dosent exist here

txrepgirl · Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 11:18 pm Post subject:

Wow.I didn't know that it is that hard to find the cypress mulch in some areas.

dirthawker · New Member Joined: Apr 22, 2008 Posts: 9

yea if you ever come here you will se a real lack of greenery..

txrepgirl · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 1:07 pm Post subject:

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dirthawker · New Member Joined: Apr 22, 2008 Posts: 9

im just going to use the forrest bedding i already have...it should be fine

txrepgirl · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 12:59 am Post subject:

I hope it's going to work out for you.Please keep us posted on how things are going.Thanks.

cbdridetpoa · Member Joined: Apr 05, 2008 Posts: 43

I am using reptimulch and im thinking of switching to cypress mulch but can you can use you straight from the bag from the nursery? It doesnt have to be "clean" and free of outside bacteria? I know this sounds kind of newbieish but im very careful with his enclosure and diet. But going with the the pet store's "most recommended" is also the pet stores most expensive. So an alternative to spending the $45 for the reptimulch so a cheaper alternative would be great.

txrepgirl · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:18 pm Post subject:

Yes,you can use the mulch right from the bag.I have been doing it for a while now and so far so good.My Tegus love it.You are right it is so much cheaper.It doesn't say on the bag how many pounds is in there but it says it has 8 L in it and it didn't even cost me $6.

angelrose · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:28 pm Post subject:

I understand your having a hard time finding cypress mulch. I get a huge bag at home depot. have you checked hardware stores as well ?

another very good alternative is EUCALYPTUS BARK excellent in holding humidity as well and tegu friendly.
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dirthawker · New Member Joined: Apr 22, 2008 Posts: 9

yea ive checked them all here. i might have to order it from somewhere

txrepgirl · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:18 am Post subject:

Let me know if you find a place where you can order it from because we have other members here on the forum that have/had the same problem.Thanks and good luck.