Corn Cob Grit Source?

Hello,

I'm wondering if the ground up corn cob sold by pet stores for use as bedding for reptiles is a suitable material for use in a tumbler?

Looking to avoid having to order from a supplier and pay big shipping charges.

Many thanks,

Jerry

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yes

thats what we use. We use the small grit by Sun Feed you can buy it in 5 to 50 lb bags. Dont know where you live but we get it for $22.00 for 50 lbs.

Kim Collins

I'm in

Virginia. Many pet stores around so I'll look around for the brand you suggested. Do you get yours at a large retail chain like PetSmart, or an independent?

Thanks again,

Jerry

Jerry its Jerry

I was wondering the same thing. I found some at wallmart but it looks way to course. Anyone ever try to tumble with this stuff found in the bird section?

Jerry #1 & #2

I have used the Walmart stuff it works fine just cost way too much in small amounts. I get mine at Petland which is a chain down here dont know if ya'll have them up there or not but Sun Feed and Seed is a large supplier I think most pet store order from them.

Kim Collins
Bubba's Taxidermy

P.S

I am in Georgia!
Kim

Thanks

again... I'll post back what I find.

Industrial supply

I get mine from a local industrial supply store. They carry different grades of grit for sandblasting puposes. It's between .30 and .50 per pound depending on the coarseness (@ $15 per bag).