Small black flies

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EverettAshleyExotics

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I have been growing grass for my little guy and all of a sudden there are little black flies on the dirt in his enclosure. I am using a top soil from the garden store and grass seeds. I have had the soil in there for a month. I was wondering if I should bake the soil before using it. Or is the soil too old? Should I freeze the seeds before planting them? Oh the flies look just like fruit flies but I dont have fruit in my house.
 

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You're keeping your grass too moist. Let it dry out between waterings.

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Thanks, I will try that. Do you think I should bake the soil or freeze the grass seeds incase they might be coming from that? They are really bad! Should I use eco earth instead of top soil? Also should I have a smaller water supply? I have never had a reptile that I could grow stuff for so I am a little confused.
 
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