u/Offutticus

To bake soil or not

Someone mentioned in another subreddit that one should bake commercially produced topsoil before using, eliminating any bad bugs, fungus, mold, etc.

I thought that had gone out of fashion as we learn more about what works and what doesn't.

So, should topsoil be baked before using?

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u/Offutticus — 4 days ago

I have a Zoo Med double dome (not the Nano). I had 2 150w Exo Terra Intense in the 4x2x2 enclosure for my bearded dragon. In the winter, it was enough to keep it warm in this old, drafty house. Basking spot stayed in the low 100Fs. But now that it is warmer, the basking spot gets far too about 4hrs. As in I've measured 117F.

So I got 2 100w Intense and last night went to switch them out. The one did fine, but the other won't. If I hold the ceramic top, it turns but is twisting that internal bit. I don't want to break it. And no, I didn't over tighten it when I put it in. I use paper towels to hold the bulbs. That bulb has been in there the longest.

I've tried holding it but it's hard to hold both the bulb and that small ceramic ring.

Any ideas how to get it out?

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u/Offutticus — 15 days ago