is poting soil okay for reptiles?

jay's reptiles · 05-01-17, 10:04 AM

i wanted start using poting soil for some of my retptiles. But i wanted ask some question first.

Like is it safe?

Does it do good with humidity?

Will it dry out fast?

regi375 · 05-01-17, 10:11 AM

As long as there isn't any fertilizer or additives, it should be safe for your reptiles. Can't comment on the humidity portion however since I've never used it.

jay's reptiles · 05-01-17, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by regi375

As long as there isn't any fertilizer or additives, it should be safe for your reptiles. Can't comment on the humidity portion however since I've never used it.

alright thank you. ill watch for the fertilizer or additivies.

Scubadiver59 · 05-01-17, 10:21 AM

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dannybgoode · 05-01-17, 10:55 AM

I use top soil in all my vivs mixed with other bits and bobs.

jay's reptiles · 05-01-17, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dannybgoode

I use top soil in all my vivs mixed with other bits and bobs.

Awesome! Im gonna use it!

Cricket1234 · 05-01-17, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jay's reptiles

i wanted start using poting soil for some of my retptiles. But i wanted ask some question first.

Like is it safe?

Does it do good with humidity?

Will it dry out fast?

I hear it does decent when it comes to humidity. Just do not wet it too much due to the possibility of scale rot

jjhill001 · 05-01-17, 06:18 PM

I would mix the soil with a little bit of sand so that the soil is breathable and doesn't develop dead zones.