PH of substrates (terrestrial) and caudate health

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I keep finding references (in various publications) to a possible link between low terrestrial substrate pH and health issues around the library and the web.

I cannot, seem to find the source material(s) that document this.

Any suggestions?
 
The importance of avoiding peat moss or other low-pH substrates was often preached by Ed Kowalski, a zookeeper at Philly Zoo. I believe he did post a reference, but it would take some serious digging to find that.

Here is a starting point from Wright & Whitaker, Amphibian Medicine and Captive Husbandry, p.42:
"Peat moss and potting mixes should be avoided. They are too acidic for many amphibians and will irritate the skin. Caecilians, in particular, are very sensitive to contact with peat (O'Reilley et al 1995)."

OReilley, Fenolio, Ready 1995. Limbless amphibians: Caecilians. The Vivarium 7(1):26-54.
 
I think this thread was misplaced... I'll move it.
 
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