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iriechris · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:37 pm Post subject: what sand?

i have read alot of post saying that the best substrate for a bosc and alot of monitors is a dirt/sand mix. What kind of sand should be used??? Is it ok to use sand from the beach??? Also what should the dirt to sand ratio be?????

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Rick_Albig · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:58 pm Post subject:

Most people use play sand, its fairly cheap, readily available and not dusty like some other sands. I would say a 70/30 (soil/sand) mix would work well and some leaf litter too (oak leaves if available)

Hope this helps

Rick

iriechris · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 2:42 pm Post subject:

i know it might sound a little stupid but were do you get play sand from. And does this mean i could use sand from the beach or not???

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Rick_Albig · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 3:04 pm Post subject:

You can but play sand from B&Q of Argos etc.... Sand from the beach should be fine though.

Rick

christophermchale · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 11:17 pm Post subject:

i would go to b&q and buy a 10 lb bag of sterilized potting soil for £3 and use that.
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