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Crushed walnut shell substrate

Ronda

Ronda

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Has anyone ever used crushed walnut shell as a substrate or temporarily for display? I think it is manufactured by ESU, and sold under the name "Desert Blend Lizard Litter."

I normally use aspen in the deli cups when I take hatchlings to shows, but many of the snakes will burrow which makes it difficult to view (and sell) them. I was thinking about putting a layer of the Lizard Litter in the deli cups instead, but it seems like it might be an abrasive product. Can anyone confirm or deny that? They'd only be on the substrate for the weekend....

The other problem is that my display is at a slight incline, and the lizard litter might all slide to one corner of the deli cups. That wouldn't look so great either. I see that Rich sells his deli cup liners... :)

Thanks,
Ronda
 
I use.........

I use the deli cup liners.
The only problem I have is that a few snakes figure out how to get under them.
Any loose substance will slid down to the bottom side of the inclined displays, the liners aren't affected by that.
 
yes i hav had i use to use for corn snaks which i soon switched this stuff does not work well. it complety dries out the sanke so at sheding to time they have alot of trouble. I would not recommend useing it.
 
Thanks for the replies! I think I'll give the liners a try this year. I might still use the walnut shell in the bigger displays that aren't at an incline. They'll only be on it for the weekend, so I don't think dryness and shedding should be an issue, although its nice to know that its a concern for long term use.
 
A friend of mine uses Crushed Walnut for his gopher snake, bearded dragons, and his rosy boa. I wouldn't recommend it for hatchlings, because imho their skin is more delicate than adult corns, and they might ingest it into their smaller intestinal tract.
 
You can also go to a restaurant supply store and buy doilies that are the right size to fit into a standard deli cup. Makes a pretty display liner that I use at times. Take a cup with you as there are a couple of sizes available.
 
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