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scorpyshake Posted - 13/07/2012 : 19:19:13
Hi all,
I know a lot of people use kitchen towel as a substrate while the hatchlings are young, but at what rough ages would you change to Aspen ?
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scorpyshake Posted - 13/07/2012 : 21:41:49
quote:
Originally posted by Donnie

I think Steve was about 5 weeks when I got him and I put him onto aspen straight away with no issues. As scaly said got to be vigilent with inspecting for poo as it is quite small but I use a small tub and change the whole aspen every 2 weeks.




I think I will stick with kitchen roll until I'm experienced in what to look for :)thx for the reply
Donnie Posted - 13/07/2012 : 20:29:37
I think Steve was about 5 weeks when I got him and I put him onto aspen straight away with no issues. As scaly said got to be vigilent with inspecting for poo as it is quite small but I use a small tub and change the whole aspen every 2 weeks.
scorpyshake Posted - 13/07/2012 : 20:22:46
quote:
Originally posted by ScalySituation

the main reason for using kitchen roll is that hatchling poop is flipping tiny, also its easier to clean, so whenever poop is easy to see and you feel ready, go for it :)



Fantastic advice, thankyou
viraleye Posted - 13/07/2012 : 20:00:13
I stick to kitchen roll uptil i move up in RUB size. Kitchen roll is just so easy :-)
ScalySituation Posted - 13/07/2012 : 19:24:06
the main reason for using kitchen roll is that hatchling poop is flipping tiny, also its easier to clean, so whenever poop is easy to see and you feel ready, go for it :)

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