Kylee L.
Well-Known Member
I recently planted some plantain plants in Sheldons enclosure, I noticed now there are these very tiny bugs, some are white, in the substrate where the plants are? What are they? Is it normal and safe?
I change his out once year, spot clean a few times a week, never had bugs until now.... he LOVED having the plants... I may plant more since it's ok and bake the substrate this time. Do you bake it wet or dry. All I could find this time are the compressed bricks.It is normal even without plants and is safe. I forget what they are called. You may also get tiny bugs that look like gnats, that's normal too.
I always bake in the oven at 200-250 for about 3-4 hours, any new substrate. It keeps the bugs away for a much longer time, usually for me, over a year.
Bake it dry.I change his out once year, spot clean a few times a week, never had bugs until now.... he LOVED having the plants... I may plant more since it's ok and bake the substrate this time. Do you bake it wet or dry. All I could find this time are the compressed bricks.
thank you!!Bake it dry.