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Exo Terra: Forest Bark
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09/15/09 05:25 PM
09/15/09 05:25 PM
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Jburlile
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http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/forest_bark.phpI was wondering if this was a suitable substrate for gliders and if anyone has used it. I normally use pine shavings, but saw this today at a local pet store. It says it's a %100 natural fir bark, which I believe is non- toxic, is this correct?
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Re: Exo Terra: Forest Bark
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#838630
09/15/09 05:38 PM
09/15/09 05:38 PM
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Posts: 22,749 80 acres of paradise in KS
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Glideritis Anonymous
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80 acres of paradise in KS
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I don't know about the bark but please stop using the pine shavings. When the gliders pee on the pine, it releases oils that can cause respritory illness with gliders (and most small animals).
Some other alternatives that people seem to like is "Yesterdays news", fleece sheet (they can just shake off and throw in the washer), black and white newspaper, or in my case, I don't use anything, just clean the trays daily.
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Re: Exo Terra: Forest Bark
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#838664
09/15/09 06:59 PM
09/15/09 06:59 PM
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Posts: 5,402 Michigan
gliderma
Serious Glideritis
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Serious Glideritis
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Michigan
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I would stop using the pine and stay away from any Fir trees. A better alternative, depending on your cage is to use fleece or newspaper as Teresa suggested or like I do, with paper towel on the pull out tray under the grate. I like this cuz I can see that all is well (or not) with elimination of my gliders and it's very easy to clean up every few days. I just use non bleach wipes and add fresh paper towels and it's done!
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