Greetings from Texas -

[-MARWOLAETH-]

Thanks for the affirmation and glad to be able to put that to rest.
I just read through the Garter Care Sheet and noticed that it states not to use dirt from the outside, as mold can grow.
I've put a dish of dirt from outside in my Dekayi's tank, but am now reconsidering. Has anyone made this mistake in the past, and how likely (with regular dirt changes) is this harm him?

~Cheers

Greeting from Swansea

If the soil is regularly stirred the aerobic bacteria that lives in the soil will breed and out-compete fungi and pathogens.The bacteria are beneficial as they brake down animal and plant waist so the substrate never smells. It doesn't need to be replaced- just throw in some leaves to be broken down and turned into more soil!

These may be helpful to you

The Art of Keeping Snakes (Advanced Vivarium Systems): Philippe De Vosjoli: 9781882770632: Amazon.com: Books

Bio-active Substrate | Gecko Time

Hope it helps!

[rswindull]

Greeting from Swansea

If the soil is regularly stirred the aerobic bacteria that lives in the soil will breed and out-compete fungi and pathogens.The bacteria are beneficial as they brake down animal and plant waist so the substrate never smells. It doesn't need to be replaced- just throw in some leaves to be broken down and turned into more soil!

I'll be sure to stir the soil often. I assume every water change I'll stir it up some.
Thanks for the tip!