Dirt as substrate.

[Web Bacon]

I have been using coconut fibers for my substrate, but have been wondering if it would be alright to use dirt and have live plants growing in the tank.

[infernalis]

Yes of course you can use soil, do not bake it, do not sterilize it, in fact get some grass and rake up leaves for bio activity, a bio active enclosure is self cleaning, the organisms in the soil will eat the snake poop literally overnight.

[Web Bacon]

Yes of course you can use soil, do not bake it, do not sterilize it, in fact get some grass and rake up leaves for bio activity, a bio active enclosure is self cleaning, the organisms in the soil will eat the snake poop literally overnight.

Thanks. I used to breed anoles and set there enclosure up like that, live plants and all, but recently I read that one should never do that with snakes due to the accumulation of too much waste causing bad bactiria to grow. I am going to change the enclosure then.
A couple other questions then; do I use the under tank heating pad, and should I proved a water bowl or lets it 'rain' everyday?

[Web Bacon]

Okay, question; do I use dirt from the field near me or bagged garden soil?

[Web Bacon]

Thanks infernalis Got my answer.........!

[Web Bacon]

Dirt from outside or bagged soil?

[Web Bacon]

Yes of course you can use soil, do not bake it, do not sterilize it, in fact get some grass and rake up leaves for bio activity, a bio active enclosure is self cleaning, the organisms in the soil will eat the snake poop literally overnight.

Dirt from outside or store bought?

[Web Bacon]

Yes of course you can use soil, do not bake it, do not sterilize it, in fact get some grass and rake up leaves for bio activity, a bio active enclosure is self cleaning, the organisms in the soil will eat the snake poop literally overnight.

Do I use dirt from outside or bagged dirt form store? A have heard meally bugs or rolly pollys (whatever they're called) help to keep the tank clean. Is there any truth to that?

Still trying to figure out how to use the forums.
Forgive me if I double (triple?) post.

[guidofatherof5]

Do I use dirt from outside or bagged dirt form store? A have heard meally bugs or rolly pollys (whatever they're called) help to keep the tank clean. Is there any truth to that?

Still trying to figure out how to use the forums.
Forgive me if I double (triple?) post.

There is a risk with any soil. Be it low, there is still a risk.

[Web Bacon]

There is a risk with any soil. Be it low, there is still a risk.

Alright. Thank you all.