TEMPORARY SUBSTRATE FOR HORSEFIELD?

[KGRoberts]

I MUST REITERATE THIS IS ONLY FOR A MAX OF 2 WEEKS UNTIL THEY HAVE STOCK


Does anyone know if it is ok for me to use Orchid Bark or Beech Chip for my 1 year old horsefield? The usual pro-life substrate (picture below) I use, Im not able to get hold of at the moment as sold out everywhere - pets at home and my other local pet/reptile stores.

 

[Tom]

Orchid bark is what you SHOULD be using. The pets at home stuff is terrible and should not be used. No sand and no limestone bits in th substrate. Beech chips are not good because you can't dampen them.

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