Posted By: Guerita135
Alternative mealworm bedding - 09/07/09 10:29 PM
Due to the fact that aflatoxins are in most grains(the USDA requirement is 20ppm, which although it doesn't seem like alot, it can be deadly to gliders), I've been looking into alternative bedding sources.
For my superworms I use coconut bark chips, so I started there and found a couple bedding options that I think it would be a good idea for us to look into.
I've been searching around and, according to my research, the following substrates are all made to resist mold and to be able to handle high-humidity, so they would be good bedding options for mealies:
Coconut Bark- http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=11292
Cypress Bedding- http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752444#prodTab1
Sani-Chips- http://www.petdiscounters.com/c14/c18/Sani-Chips-p6128.html
Jungle Bedding(has a special calcium added to it, which could be good for mealies)- http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752443&lmdn=Brand
I wrote the company to find out exactly what is in the Sani-Chips and Jungle Bedding, to make sure there's nothing that could be harmful to gliders. I'll let you guys know what they say.
Anyways...if you have another good alternative bedding source or see something that could possibly be hazardous in the ones I listed, let me know!
For my superworms I use coconut bark chips, so I started there and found a couple bedding options that I think it would be a good idea for us to look into.
I've been searching around and, according to my research, the following substrates are all made to resist mold and to be able to handle high-humidity, so they would be good bedding options for mealies:
Coconut Bark- http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=11292
Cypress Bedding- http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752444#prodTab1
Sani-Chips- http://www.petdiscounters.com/c14/c18/Sani-Chips-p6128.html
Jungle Bedding(has a special calcium added to it, which could be good for mealies)- http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752443&lmdn=Brand
I wrote the company to find out exactly what is in the Sani-Chips and Jungle Bedding, to make sure there's nothing that could be harmful to gliders. I'll let you guys know what they say.
Anyways...if you have another good alternative bedding source or see something that could possibly be hazardous in the ones I listed, let me know!