Number of posts : 31 Age : 34 Location : Red Deer, Alberta Registration date : 2009-06-07
Subject: Dirt from outside as substrate 6/26/2009, 2:52 pm
Just wondering if its safe to use dirt from outside in an emporer tank. Im worried about possible parasites. Could I maybe Microwave the dirt to kill off the ickies!?
binksyboy3 Androctonus
Number of posts : 1690 Age : 30 Location : Hertfordshire, England Registration date : 2009-03-05
Subject: Re: Dirt from outside as substrate 6/26/2009, 5:12 pm
not sure, but really you need to just buy some coco fibre. It's only a few quid for a couple of blocks.
scorpion111 Post-whore
Number of posts : 3455 Age : 29 Location : scotland Registration date : 2008-04-07
Subject: Re: Dirt from outside as substrate 6/26/2009, 5:59 pm
it's kinda risky taking stuff from outside, sticking it in the oven for a while will kill of any parasites (don't use a mocrowave) but it won't get rid of any possible harmful chemicals. if you do want to take some dirt from outside, take it from a woodland or natural place were there are no bad pestisides or chemicals.
Mr. Mordax Administrator
Number of posts : 7743 Age : 38 Location : PNW Registration date : 2008-02-06
Subject: Re: Dirt from outside as substrate 6/26/2009, 9:02 pm
^Pretty much what he said. Away from human influences, and throw it in the oven to kill anything.
But it's probably a lot easier just to get some coco fiber.
~Abyss~ Administrator
Number of posts : 6472 Age : 36 Location : Los Angeles Cali. Registration date : 2008-02-05
Subject: Re: Dirt from outside as substrate 6/26/2009, 9:12 pm
I wouldn't risk it. Dirth from outside CAN contain a lot of unwanted things. Just invest a little money . Home depot has some plain soil without fertilizer.
Kejser Administrator
Number of posts : 1373 Age : 38 Location : Denmark Registration date : 2008-02-06
Subject: Re: Dirt from outside as substrate 6/26/2009, 9:49 pm
You can easily say that plain potting soil can be found dirt cheap Ahahahahahahaah! *cough*
. Home depot has some plain soil without fertilizer.
