SoullessWalsh
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I am in the process of making a temperate bioactive enclosure for my Centralian python, with substrate, plants, clean up crew, etc. Thought I'd just share my ideas and what I'm planning on doing and see if anyone has any advice or sees any issues with what I'm doing.
I intend on having about a 4cm drainage layer of scoria (volcanic rock) separated by mesh, a layer of broken up natural lump charcoal, and then the main substrate. I am doing a mix of organic potting mix, peat coir, coconut mulch, some more finer charcoal, sphagnum moss, and I might add some topsoil in as well. This is pretty much based off what I already had at home or could easily find at my local bunnings, but from my limited knowledge I reckon it should be alright.
I have gotten a few plants so far including a few eucalyptus saplings, some kangaroo grass, and a "bronze haze" and "starry night" plant. I also picked up some small plants from around my area (photo below). I'm also planning on sprinkling "Australian native flower mix" seeds (from Mr. Fothergill's) around the enclosure for extra bits of colour and ground coverage. I haven't done too much research on what plants are good and bad as I figured that as he won't be eating the plants there shouldn't be too many issues but please do let me know if any of these would be toxic or anything.
That's pretty much it, I'd value any ideas or criticisms you have about the setup so feel free to have an input.
Thanks
I intend on having about a 4cm drainage layer of scoria (volcanic rock) separated by mesh, a layer of broken up natural lump charcoal, and then the main substrate. I am doing a mix of organic potting mix, peat coir, coconut mulch, some more finer charcoal, sphagnum moss, and I might add some topsoil in as well. This is pretty much based off what I already had at home or could easily find at my local bunnings, but from my limited knowledge I reckon it should be alright.
I have gotten a few plants so far including a few eucalyptus saplings, some kangaroo grass, and a "bronze haze" and "starry night" plant. I also picked up some small plants from around my area (photo below). I'm also planning on sprinkling "Australian native flower mix" seeds (from Mr. Fothergill's) around the enclosure for extra bits of colour and ground coverage. I haven't done too much research on what plants are good and bad as I figured that as he won't be eating the plants there shouldn't be too many issues but please do let me know if any of these would be toxic or anything.
That's pretty much it, I'd value any ideas or criticisms you have about the setup so feel free to have an input.
Thanks
