We went with organic egg shell, ground down and mixed with a small amount of calcium, found in snake poop. The white calcium deposits the snakes pee out, to be more specific. This along with bat guano, this will help raise the alkalinity in the substrate in their enclosure and better mirror what's found in the caves they are collected from.
@jackanddan2 жыл бұрын
Great video Biggs….we use cuddle fish bones for our snails and fish and turtles….they are super cheap and easy and they love them….it’s really fun to watch the turtles chase em around the top when they float until they get water logged…
@themadaquarist2 жыл бұрын
The staple for decades in healthy turtle care! Thanks for watching my Friends, much appreciate the support
@UmamiPapi7 ай бұрын
Smug Bug said on Reddit that bone meal works well.
@grumpycricket Жыл бұрын
Damn you're bringing the SCIENCE into the hobby! New sub!
@themadaquarist Жыл бұрын
Very kind Jeff, thank you. Just as an fyi you may notice shortly that this channel no longer releases content on isopods etc… it’s because I’ve split the channels. This one will go back to specializing on tropical fish and fish sciences. Whereas all the critters such as reptiles, isopods, arachnids, vivarium builds etc… going forward all will now appear on this newly created channel. The mad aquarist’s Realm Natura kzfaq.info/love/fABo1ELT7KLcjtdX1Y2vHA And if by chance you’ve enjoyed any of the random farm adventures we’ve also separated that as well and it can be found here: kzfaq.info/love/PS8HasJgdJ5q3A65BA11_w
@grumpycricket Жыл бұрын
@@themadaquarist thanks for the heads up! Been a aquarist most of my life, added reptiles and amphibians 20 years ago. Currently binging on your videos, fabulous content!
@themantisgarden Жыл бұрын
Excellent video Chris, I must do more of these type of videos.
@themadaquarist Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@MIsopods Жыл бұрын
Solid video. I'm new to the hobby and trying to take in as much info as possible. One thing I'm seeing is that I need to start being less stingy with leaf litter haha. And those are some handsome looking Gestroi! Go easy. Me
@themadaquarist Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly for watching and your comments. FYI I’ve split this channel. This original one will go back to focusing on fish and fish science where as a new channel, link here. youtube.com/@themadaquaristsrealmnatura2556 Will focus on pods, bugs, arachnids, vivariums, plants etc…. I hope you’ll join me On those adventures. Cheers!
@dirtywhitellama4 ай бұрын
Interesting to think about the powdered additives for reptiles or amphibians. I have a few dart frogs whose flies get dusted with, if I remember right, a powder containing calcium. These powders are supposed to be replaced every 6 months due to the volatility of the vitamins, and my 3 frogs definitely don't go through a whole tiny bottle in 6 months. I'll have to double check that it is what I remember, but that could be a good use for the leftovers.
@isobuddies2 жыл бұрын
Love this video. Lots of great info and that soothing voice! And the advice not to go on a murder source is great advice.
@amysticpraise26 күн бұрын
After the initial setup, how frequently after do we re add calcium to the substrate? Is it possible to have a setup that sustains itself for the long term?
@tompatterson54532 жыл бұрын
Idk if this would provide calcium for pods but, dandelions are calcium pumps for the soil...I feed dandelion greens to shrimp and snails. Kinda curious if it would benefit pods?
@IsopodsEatChannel2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@themadaquarist2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly
@JS-hk4hc8 ай бұрын
Isopods eat is such a cute channel
@djatrinity Жыл бұрын
My rolly polies love coconut flavored Tums. Eat them as voraciously as they do moss. I found this out 1 day when I had heartburn and 1 of the Tums dropped from my hand, rolled across the room, and b4 I could get to it, the dog licked it. I didn't want it after that, and the pup didn't want it, so I gave it to the isopods.
@themadaquarist Жыл бұрын
Ok this made my day for best comment! Thank you for sharing
@djatrinity Жыл бұрын
Thank u and you're welcome!
@jackielukahenderson432111 ай бұрын
I will use your suggestions for feeding my family of sweetheart isopods ❤
@DnASnakes2 жыл бұрын
Very informative video Biggs. I actually learned
@LoganWarren4448 ай бұрын
6:35 would chicken bones work? For example, if I clean off a bone after eating a wing or something, would I be able to place that in the terrarium?
@themadaquarist8 ай бұрын
Definitely
@ChantalsCritters2 жыл бұрын
Wow so many great sources. Great video.
@themadaquarist2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chantal
@DEAexotics2 жыл бұрын
great information
@themadaquarist2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@IncredibleInvertsOtherAnimals2 жыл бұрын
Great video and info
@SkullAquatics2 жыл бұрын
Very informative video 👍
@themadaquarist2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you, Thanks for watching
@viveknathmishra99552 жыл бұрын
I have some isopods I can't identify. Can you help me identify those?
@FrekenBok86 Жыл бұрын
Приятно смотреть,красивые рачки
@themadaquarist Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t agree more
@hollyhoste24832 жыл бұрын
Is organic garden lime ok for calcium?
@themadaquarist2 жыл бұрын
Yes 100%
@fishiemon642 жыл бұрын
I would assume that shrimp are much the same when it comes to calcium
@themadaquarist2 жыл бұрын
yes 100%
@mraquaticnews56762 жыл бұрын
🤙🤙🤙
@themadaquarist2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@KayAteChef11 ай бұрын
I have a lot of snails in the garden... I can use the shells. Sorry snails.
@themadaquarist11 ай бұрын
Yes but ideally I’d sterilize them and crush them up as a slip additive
@jarlfenrirАй бұрын
I also put some shells for my isopods, and I'm surprised nobody talks about it. It's not that hard to find an empty shell...