smooth rocks from the beach?

[WatfordOleary17]

Ive picked up loads of smooth beach rocks and was wondering if I can use theese in my vivs? My aim is to cut down on the calci sand and move away from loose substrate whilst still having something to help wear there claws down. Any advice would be appreciated

 

[blazedragon]

slate tile will help do both. as far as the rocks id assume as long as they are washed properly they should be ok

 

[WatfordOleary17]

What would you put under the basking spot. Im assuming slate or rocks would hold too much if the heat

 

[blazedragon]

i will be using all slate. i do believe several others use all slate

 

[Germ]

River Rocks have always been suggested as basking spots for years. The only thing, is not to use Black or really dark ones that would absorb & retain too much heat. I would just be sure they are cleaned really well, then bake them before using in the enclosure. I have mountain rock from an ocean shoreline in all of mine, they are a light charcoal color, but they are not used as their basking spots.