Substrate

[blondie12]

Hey guys ive been using eco earth substrate to help keep humidity in my chameleons cage is there something else i could use ? Would this be causing a respritory infection.

 

[johnnyev]

Indirectly yes. But more likely due to insufficient ventilation/air flow through the enclosure & too high humidity for too long a period. Rather than the substrate itself. Humidity shouldn't be constantly very high, but should drop between sprayings/mistings. Could also be down to poor drainage, as eco earth tends to hold water & clog. Especially if there isn't a good depth of drainage layer underneath. This could result in stagnant water building up beneath & possibly causing smelly & poisonous gasses to be released.

 

[joepakaluk]

I have the same problem, anyone know what is the best substrate?

 

[Gavinsons]

Yep, none, more mistings

 

[blondie12]

I have a chameleon breeze cage its all screen. And is almost always vented with outside fresh air. Is there a different substrate i could use