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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2005 14:23:51 GMT
can anyone suggest an appropriate setup for my little tiger babies? at the moment theyre in a little tub and the bottom is lined with moss but im sure it could be better.
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Post by sezzy5889 on Nov 13, 2005 14:30:23 GMT
put coco liner or capillary matting in the bottom with a bit of moss in one corner for them to bury in, it's easy maintance, no chance of a mite infestation and the babies won't get lost :-)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2005 14:45:27 GMT
where do i get coco matting?
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Post by sezzy5889 on Nov 13, 2005 14:56:33 GMT
erm.......  |
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Post by sezzy5889 on Nov 13, 2005 14:57:05 GMT
ebay? ebay is the answer to everything ;D
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Post by Arno on Nov 13, 2005 15:15:05 GMT
where do i get coco matting? Try a garden center....... |
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Post by section8angel on Nov 13, 2005 16:24:15 GMT
I got coco liner at a garden center but it's very sticky. I bought it round, as it's made for hanging baskets. But both lots I have bought (from different places) are sticky before and after washing it.
You might be better off with the capillary matting instead. Which is also sold at the garden centers.
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Post by Paul on Nov 13, 2005 16:55:43 GMT
I tried varioud methods with my tigers but the most successful in terms of activity and eating is the following:
A large tupperware tub with some, but not loads of holes for ventilation. Coir, but wetter than you may imagine is ok. They really like it wet and it took some convincing myself that they are fine with it, but they really do seem to prefer it. I always find them buried in the wettest parts.
They eat anything and everything and are growing really well. Pictures later methinks....
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Post by Val on Nov 13, 2005 17:33:55 GMT
I still like this method best   |
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Post by sezzy5889 on Nov 13, 2005 17:35:29 GMT
thats what i was trying to explain
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Post by Leah on Nov 13, 2005 18:02:13 GMT
I found moss liner so I use that now. It smells rank tho so best wash it first then it goes. Its basically the same as coco liner but it feels softer and more snug, and its got a plastic lining underneath so it doesn't all fall apart like coco liner does. I've bought it in Focus and Fermoys.
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Post by Val on Nov 13, 2005 18:03:05 GMT
Yes I thought it was, glad you like this idea as well Sarah, it sure seems to work well I think!! |
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