Hey! Newbie from North Carolina!

[iloveRanitomeya]

Thank you for the information. Would sterilizing the forest dirt in a conventional oven be alright? I have gravel I can use for drainage instead of rocks.

[Mentat]

Thank you for the information. Would sterilizing the forest dirt in a conventional oven be alright? I have gravel I can use for drainage instead of rocks.

Sorry for late reply . Yes, you can sterilize soil by baking for 1 hour at 200F (same as branches and leaves) and letting slowly cool down in oven overnight .

[flybyferns]

Or you can purchase ready made "ABG" or substrate mix(s) of which are a combination of ingredients that allow for proper drainage > leading to a healthier environment for the plants and the frogs.
New England Herpetoculture LLC - Vivarium Substrates