Does Loose Substrate Cause Impaction In Bearded Dragon’s And Other Fossorial Reptiles ?

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Impaction, or otherwise known as a blockage in the gastrointestinal tract. Or in basic terms Impaction is the accumulation of debris in the gut or intestines. However does loose substrate cause Impaction In bearded dragons and other fossorial reptiles? That’s what I will be talking about in this video.
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Hope you enjoyed the video and now know why and how Impaction occurs and whether loose substrate causes Impaction. Thank you and see in the next video.