Best substrate for Steppe runner?

[Cookie_Gecko]

I am not a fan of sand so beside that what are the other ones I can use? I am wondering if Aspen is a choice for these guys?

 

[acpart]

I would worry about them eating aspen. When I had one, I kept him on coco fiber.

Aliza

 

[Cookie_Gecko]

I would worry about them eating aspen. When I had one, I kept him on coco fiber.

Aliza

Isnt eco earth will getting moist after misting? I know they are required low humidity but they do need a light mist every other day right?

 

[ReptiFiles]

If you don't like sand, excavator clay might be the best choice. It mimics the steppe runner's natural environment pretty well, but without all the loose particles. https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Excavator-Burrowing-Substrate/dp/B000N5OM8S

A lot of people have used it safely with leopard geckos.

 

[Cookie_Gecko]

Oh excavator-clay is nice too. For the eco earth do I need mixing with sand or I can just use plain eco earth
Also is Repti chips or any other aspen chips safe to use?

 

[ReptiFiles]

I would be concerned about eco earth becoming too dusty without moisture, even with sand mixed in. Aspen chips would probably be better, but personally I would be more comfortable with a solid substrate like newspaper/paper towel/tile, etc.

Steppe Runner Lizard Care Sheet
Steppe Runner Lizard -The Worm Lady

 

[Cookie_Gecko]

I would be concerned about eco earth becoming too dusty without moisture, even with sand mixed in. Aspen chips would probably be better, but personally I would be more comfortable with a solid substrate like newspaper/paper towel/tile, etc.

Steppe Runner Lizard Care Sheet
Steppe Runner Lizard -The Worm Lady

Do you have any experience with the Aspen chip? I cant find that much reviews on it acutally.

 

[ReptiFiles]

Not directly, but aspen chips are mentioned and recommended in all of the care guides I've come across for steppe runners. Either way it seems like a cheap way to go if you want a loose substrate but don't like anything resembling sand.