is Vermiculite okay for frogs?

[TalonMadC]

Hi guys i just got some starry night reed frogs a couple of weeks ago, and they are awesome! However, there is vermiculite, which are the little white chunks from potting soil. my substrate is mainly coco husk and a unfortunate small amount of potting soil, should i get rid of it the vermiculite?

[demon amphibians]

do not use potting soil it contains harmful chemicals that may be harmful to the sensitive amphibians. you may not notice the effects right away but they will soon come. I would completely replace your substrate. it is better to be safe then sorry. and act sooner rather then later.

[Mentat]

Hello and welcome to FF! As DA stated, potting soil in frog enclosures is a bad mix. If you have live plants with frogs, ABG type soil is OK. Can get that from Josh Frogs or some vivarium stores. If no live plants; then shredded coco (Plantation Soil or Eco Earth) mixed with dechlorinated water until slightly damp (clumps in fist but no water comes out) is a safe substrate. Good luck !

[UncleChester]

Vermiculite is definitely a no no if it's anywhere the frogs can get at and potentially swallow. It's an impaction risk.

[TalonMadC]

Thanks for reply