Towel for substrate?

[nessanicolle]

Has anyone used towels for a substrate? it seems like a good option because you can wash it and its easy to replace.. I know tegus love digging so if you could layer the towel would that work? just askin'.
-thanks

---

And not to mention it cant cause impaction.

 

[Thelegendofcharlie]

I tried a substrate made entirely of socks once.
It didnt work out...
I dont think the towels would either.
The loops in the terry cloth will catch his nails.

 

[nessanicolle]

do you know any substrates that would work like towels but would catch on the nails? I hate the eco-earth and mulches.

 

[casey15]

Towels would not work, they'd get caught on the nails and they can't hold a burrow. They would also become wet due to the humidity levels in the cage. Layering would not work. If you don't like Cypress Mulch just use a pesticide free topsoil. It's very cheap for 40 pound bags. It holds humidity pretty well, you could add playsand to help keep the burrow shape.

 

[Grendel]

I'm thinking one would be washing towels every day.

 

[james.w]

Wet towels and a warm cage would be a great place for mold.

 

[Neeko]

If cost isn't an option maybe just shred newspaper or paper towels, make sure ink is safe. I think newspaper is but not sure.

 

[Thelegendofcharlie]

Check out my thread on bioactive substrate;
http://www.tegutalk.com/showthread.php?tid=11961#axzz21LHCsjZd
if thats not feasible or practical for you, I recommend a soil and sand mixture. Its holds humidity and a burrow well, and they wont (typically) try to ingest it