Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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There are "solid" substrates like slate, tile, vinyl squares or even just paper towel, and "loose" beddings like sand, potting soil, clay, coconut fiber or a combination. Most owners fall into one of these two camps, but which is best for your beardie?

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0:00 Which one??
0:20 Start on paper towel
0:52 Benefits of SOLID options
1:00 SOLID: Cleaning & feeding
1:55 SOLID: No impaction
4:10 SOLID: Easier humidity
4:23 SOLID: Less clogged pores
4:58 SOLID: For babies
5:18 My personal preference!
5:53 The best enclosure for BOTH
6:33 LOOSE: Creating the mix
7:08 LOOSE: Cleaning & feeding
7:50 LOOSE: Digging
8:10 LOOSE: Better for joints?
8:54 An even better solution?
10:07 It's weird but it works