Scorpians and sawdust

[Reptilian]

Hey, was just wondering if its ok for a short term to keep scorplings (squama, liochelles, manicatus) on sawdust???

Regards...
Ash...

 

[Reptilian]

anyone?

 

[urodacus_au]

i wouldnt, most likely lead to some very dessicated scorps. If it was damp it would probably be alright. Why dont you use sand? Its what they live on and under most of the time anyway.

Stick with sand and just make sure the container is sealed to keep the humidity up.
Jordan

 

[python blue]

hi i use saw dust but it works great on ine just keep it moist and they will be ok

 

[hornet]

use peat moss or sand, i wouldnt use sawdust

 

[Reptilian]

yeah, i plan on using peat moss and sand etc...I just dont have any atm and was wondering if it be ok to use damp sawdust untill i can get some sand in the next few days...

 

[hornet]

yea that would be fine for acouple of days

 

[Reptilian]

cool, thanx...

ash...