Clay substrates

[Ra]

COnsidering that Chacoan Horned Frogs come from the Chaco region, I have always fancied the idea of using a clay substrate. I was wondering if anyone knows any materials, such as red art clays, bentonite, soil and clay mixes, or something such as that which may work as a moist material that the frogs can burrow in.
I guess my main concern is moisture retention, so Ive considered a soil clay blend.
Right now I use moss for my pacman frogs, I dont use coco fiber because it gets the frogs so dirty.

[GrifTheGreat]

COnsidering that Chacoan Horned Frogs come from the Chaco region, I have always fancied the idea of using a clay substrate. I was wondering if anyone knows any materials, such as red art clays, bentonite, soil and clay mixes, or something such as that which may work as a moist material that the frogs can burrow in.
I guess my main concern is moisture retention, so Ive considered a soil clay blend.
Right now I use moss for my pacman frogs, I dont use coco fiber because it gets the frogs so dirty.

Clay will stick to your Pac and make them even more dirty than Eco Earth. Lol! I'm not so sure clay is a good idea. It tends to compact together very heavily and I'm certain that it would be high risk for an impaction. Also certain types of clay become hard whether they're wet or dry and may cause difficulties with the frogs burrowing.

[arielgasca420]

clay also has a high salt content which is why you cannot use it for carnivorous plants. it also shrinks and swells with temperature differences. however it has small colloids so I am uncertain if it will cause impaction

[GrifTheGreat]

clay also has a high salt content which is why you cannot use it for carnivorous plants. it also shrinks and swells with temperature differences. however it has small colloids so I am uncertain if it will cause impaction

It would depend on the type of clay and a lot of clay found here becomes near solid even when wet. Not only this, but it also doesn't absorb water well once it settles. Water will pool atop the clay.