So I was having a discussion with a frog breeder and substrates came up.

Cocopeat, paper towel, bark, moss mat, you name it, we've talked about it.

So, I want to get the forumer's point of view, what are the drawbacks and strong-points of the substrate and its alternatives of your choice with regards to your vivaria and its occupants?

For example:

  • My pacman uses cocofiber as its substrate; good part is that it's cheap, retains humidity, minimal risk of impaction, easy to burrow in. Bad part is that it can occasionally contain fine sharp particles that can break frog skin and cause infections, and also cocopeat is great media at bacterial growth (good and bad).
  • An alternative would be sphagnum; good is that it's soft and retains humidity very well. Bad is that impaction is an issue if you do not tong feed or do not feed in a separate tub.


What are your thoughts concerning your pet frog and its substrate? Would love to learn the rationale behind your choice!