Do you use Cypress Mulch?

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Brooklynella

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If you do, you should know that the wetlands of LA, MS and Fl are being clear cut so people can mulch their gardens (And use in their reptile enclosures).
My Mom and Dad are visiting for Christmas and I caught an article in Mom's People magazine that explained how one conservation group gave Walmart Execs a tour of LA wetlands so they can see the impact Cypress trees have on the environment. Walmart is currently considering no longer selling it in their stores and an invite to Lowes and Home Depot Execs is pending. I had no idea this was happening until I read the article in People. I was not able to find this article online but I'm not exactly an internet search expert!:)

http://saveourcypress.org/
 
That is one reason I dont use it, and two its just not a good media for reptiles to begin with.
 
I use coco fiber, which is extracted from already used coconut shells, and sand mix if needed. My Rainforest dwelling varanids are on just coco fiber. Desert on a 20/80 coco fiber to sand ratio.
 
lmartelli77;2570767; said:
Does coco fiber digest if accidentally eaten? Does it hold humidity as well as cypress mulch?
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Better I think, and yes it does digest or it would not be reptile safe.
 
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