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fallen angel · I've settled in... Joined: 02 Nov 2006 Posts: 46

Has anyone used ' eco earth ' ?
I'm interested to know what it looks like ? ( I know
you have to soak it in water and it expands but what
does it look like in vivs ? long bits ? little bits etc ? )

Thanks in advance Cool

fallen angel · I've settled in... Joined: 02 Nov 2006 Posts: 46

maybe someone has a photo ? Wink

johne.ev · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:02 pm Post subject:

COME ON, someone must have used this. i'm interested to know myself.
hi Fallen Angel, just looked at the ZOO MED website, and it looks like a type of cypress mulch, long bits & short bits. good for holding moisture & maintaining humidity.

mattie · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:48 pm Post subject:

I got the cheap version and it just looks like compost not sure about the zoo med one though, suppose you get what you pay for Very Happy

Muttley_109 · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:52 pm Post subject:

We have it for out garter snake.
Its very fibrous (sp) but we keep it dry so I dont know what it would be like if kept moist.

FatBoy · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:16 pm Post subject:

I use it with some bark chips spread across the top.

Jan O · Key Member Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 360

I use it a lot. it looks like old tea leaves tbh, plants seem to thrive in it, it holds humidity very well the only down side I found is it can harbour mites something shocking.Its good value for money as it does expand really well, I cover the block in a few litres of warm water leave for 10 mins and then bash the hell out of it with an old potato masher.
Love Jan

negri · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 05 Jun 2006 Posts: 585

its just like soil to touch i would say ,

once its been soaked it breaks away in your hands
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Rickeezee · Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 3:34 am Post subject:

Quite a fine composition and slightly fibrous.
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fallen angel · I've settled in... Joined: 02 Nov 2006 Posts: 46

Thank you so much , I appricate you all taking the time to reply ... Very Happy

I'm thinking of using it for my cresties once there bigger ( at the moment there on paper towels )