Dirt as substrate.

[Web Bacon]

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

[infernalis]

"rain" is good, but maybe not every day. Be careful not to let it get really soggy, too wet can promote some nasty mold growth. I use this method with my lizards, I water the soil twice a week.

[Web Bacon]

Dirt from outside or bagged soil?

[Web Bacon]

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

[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.

[Web Bacon]

I never see my snake drink water, although I'm sure he must, but never does he go in the water bowl to soak. Thought garters liked to go in and under water at times.

[guidofatherof5]

I never see my snake drink water, although I'm sure he must, but never does he go in the water bowl to soak. Thought garters liked to go in and under water at times.

They do, you're just not seeing it. Some like to soak and other don't unless they are ready to shed.