Covering soil on plants????

[shazz]

Can anyone advise me on the best way to cover the soil in my plant pots to make is safe for my cham?

Thanks
Sharron

 

[Oski]

Hi, im just about to do the same thing, as i have just got some live plants,

I have read to put some river rocks,pebbles , that are not too small so they can swallow them on the soil, so that the chameleon can not get to the dirt. hope that helps.

 

[Warrix642]

Some people say rocks but I wouldn't want my chameleon to fall on rocks so I use screen to cover the soil.

 

[Miss Lily]

I got some river rocks form Morrisons - they come in net bags. They are sometimes buy on get one free too. I always soak mine first in hot soapy water and rinse well before pressing them down onto the soil.

 

[DGray]

window screen

I get nylon window screen, I cut big circles ( or other shape, depending on the pot shape ), then I cut a slit to the center, and a small hole in the center. I put this over the soil and cut off the excess so there is a fringe to tuck into the pot. Then I pile big round smooth "river rock" on the surface to keep it in place.

The rocks get taken out and washed about once a week; the screen too as needed. This also keeps gravid girls from secretly laying a clutch in a Schefflera.

Hope that helps.

 

[shazz]

Thanks Everyone

Thanks for all your suggestions it is a great help.
Sharron

 

[susi55]

Covering soil on plants

Excuse my ignorance but why do you cover the soil? Be patient with me I just received my Veil for Christmas - we presently have an umbrella plant in his cage.
I took the plant out of the container, thoroughtly rinsed off the roots, and repotted it in soil with no fertilizer, extra ingredients etc. I made a point of asking the gardening centre for just plain soil with no additives. The water I mist on the leaves makes a perfect little drinking post for Schultzi and seems to be working well.

Hope I'm doing ok as the "covering soil on plants" really caught my attention.

 

[shazz]

Covering Soil

I am still in the process of setting up my enclosure. I was advised to cover the soil on my plants as Chameleons can ingest the soil which can cause serious problems. I have now covered my plants with a layer of pebbles and then a Layer of Mesh on top!

 

[susi55]

Thanks shazz - I've not been told that but will certainly err on the side of caution. Will have to do that as well.