Probably redundant substrate questions.

[elly]

Yes it is, and no idea, but thanks. Oh, I just realized I can probably answer #4: Maple and oak would rot fairly quickly, don't know if that would be okay. I use live oak and magnolia myself, those are slow-rotting and durable. Here's a thread on the subject: http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...af-litter.html

[teslas intern]

That is super helpful actually... Thanks!

[teslas intern]

I'm bumping this, since I never got answers for my remaining questions (like is clay bad). Normal soil is like 90% inorganic solids (clay, silt and sand) and if it is pack-able, I have a hard time seeing someone eating it and getting compacted (so long as it is patted down).