Charmin in the Laying Bin
This is a close up picture of Charmin in her laying bin where she will burrow a den to lay her eggs.

The laying bin substrate consists of 2/3 virgin potting soil which DOES NOT have any additives or fertilizers in it and 1/3 play sand. It is mixed well then warm water is added to moisten the soil but not make the soil soggy or sloppy muddy. Just moist enough to have a handful of dirt and when it is squeezed into a ball in your hand it stays firm but not runny.

The laying bin substrate should remain moist and warm. We place a basking light over the bin for the female while she is waiting to burrow. This can cause the dirt to dry out so from time to time additional warm water is added, the dirt stirred up and packed down. The soil in the laying bin should remain close to 85 degrees. Dragons like to lay in warm moist soil as this best mimics mother nature's conditions in the wild.