Fluker Repta Lawn Substrate

[buddhacham]

Just wondering if anyone has ever used this or has any information/opinions.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/inc...xNV6LyLpTSy4tq0p1m!39182482?productId=2753953

 

[Ellron]

As long as the grass is edible to the chameleons I don't see any reason why not. The chameleons do spend 90% or more of their lives in the trees. I don't think hes gonna be sitting on the bottom eating grass. It looks like it could increase humidity. As long as the substrate isn't loose it looks cool. I would suggest cup feeding if you dont already do. If you free range the feeders could hide and all that bad stuff.

This is just my opinion. I'm sure others will enlighten me of my flaws

Thanks!

 

[Leilaskeeper]

Looks neat - I wouldn't use it though. Just use scheffleras and pothos .. grass serves little to no purpose for a chameleon.

 

[Elizadolots]

I notice they don't mention chameleons and when they discuss reptiles who need moisture they include the need for cover to feel safe.

So, I don't think they are intending it for chameleons. I suspect any chameleon that was hiding in the grass would be viewed as having serious health issues.

If I had a chameleon who would eat the grass I would contact the Flucker people and ask them to tell me if it was okay.

I do think it has tremendous potential for stabilizing humidity. It would be great if it turned out to be safe.

 

[DJ Richey Rich]

I think it is a great product it eleminats the fear of eating dirt I see mor good useing it than bad.

 

[ijmccollum]

Interesting. I have not seen the stuff yet. I do have to agree that feeders might get "lost" in there. I recently put down carpet moss (turned out to be kind of tall and thick, but looks cool and keeps humidity up and soil covered) and have noticed the feeders enjoy their hideability.

It might be something worth trying in a portion of the habitat. Maybe with the BTS, beardie or AFT, but my frogs are aboreal and I have to agree that there is probably something wrong if the Cham is down there hiding in it.

Something worth looking into though. I had tried to do kentucky blue and rye grass on coco sheet in the past but that was an complete failure.

 

[DJ Richey Rich]

I planted alfalfa grass in my free range works very well

 

[ijmccollum]

I planted alfalfa grass in my free range works very well

hmmmn, will have to google that and ponder.... You gotta pic?

 

[buddhacham]

I wasn't expecting my cham to be hiding in it. Just thought it would look more natural and help stabilize humidity. I would imagine the grass could be placed on top of a screen, and any excess water would drain from the soil, but the soil will still retain enough moisture to aid humidity.

and yeah i would like to see that picture of alfalfa as well!

 

[hemiram04]

I have used spring wheat (the same type of wheat grass that people juice) in some various enclosures for frogs. It works great and grows fast. The feeder insects chow on it to get some nutrition while in there as well. Never tried with chams though. Worth a shot.

 

[pssh]

Here is a thread that has a similar idea to this one. How would you clean up the poop?

https://www.chameleonforums.com/cool-cage-idea-36671/