Scott stevenson
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Hi, I'm new to tortoises and I will be getting a horsefield tortoise and I'm just wondering if herbi-floor is good enough for the little guys
Thank you friend, is orchid bark similar to that?Herbifloor is no good partner. I take it you are across the pond from the US so I would recommend Reptibark it is fine fir bark
Yes. Same thing.Thank you friend, is orchid bark similar to that?
Herbifloor is no good partner. I take it you are across the pond from the US so I would recommend Reptibark it is fine fir bark
OMG! Really??? Everything in CA has a cancer warning. Water has a cancer warning in CA.ReptiBark has a cancer warning on the back.
"WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection."
Yes, that exactly what it says on the back of the bag. I noticed that too about CA, but it’s still scary to see.OMG! Really??? Everything in CA has a cancer warning. Water has a cancer warning in CA.
Damp substrate generates no dust.
I would avoid the walnut shells. Reptibark or bulk fine fir bark is the best. A Russian can burrow into anything that isn't hard packed- mine digs different spots daily in 4" of cypress mulch. Also found this on internetI’ve read on here that crushed walnut is bad for russian tortoises, but I have a good bit of it because I read on russian-tortoise.com that it was the best option...https://russian-tortoise.com/russian-tortoise-substrate-and-bedding/. But from the little I’ve read on here, that guy is full of it. I guess? I’ve read that their substrate needs to be dry...no it needs to be moist. I’ve read to get ReptiBark...but no, they can’t burrow in ReptiBark. I’ve read it needs to be fine...but no, not fine because that can get in their eyes.
Tbh, it has gotten frustrating to read all the conflicting info out there when it comes to raising Russian tortoises. Now I’m worried that my stockpile of crushed walnut is just a waste of money, which would thrill my wife to no end (sarcasm, lol).
And btw, I have it stockpiled because I’m getting ready to build a new habitat for our little guy and was switching from ReptiBark to the crushed walnut.
I guess I’m looking for help and guidance. We’re still relatively new to this.
I feel your pain! I, too, used to use walnut hulls as substrate because I was told they are a ”desert” animal. I hated the dust that it left in my studio and on my Russian. THEN, I found this forum and life changed for the BEST! I now have him on appropriate substrate and add water to keep appropriate humidity.I’ve read on here that crushed walnut is bad for russian tortoises, but I have a good bit of it because I read on russian-tortoise.com that it was the best option...https://russian-tortoise.com/russian-tortoise-substrate-and-bedding/. But from the little I’ve read on here, that guy is full of it. I guess? I’ve read that their substrate needs to be dry...no it needs to be moist. I’ve read to get ReptiBark...but no, they can’t burrow in ReptiBark. I’ve read it needs to be fine...but no, not fine because that can get in their eyes.
Tbh, it has gotten frustrating to read all the conflicting info out there when it comes to raising Russian tortoises. Now I’m worried that my stockpile of crushed walnut is just a waste of money, which would thrill my wife to no end (sarcasm, lol).
And btw, I have it stockpiled because I’m getting ready to build a new habitat for our little guy and was switching from ReptiBark to the crushed walnut.
I guess I’m looking for help and guidance. We’re still relatively new to this.
Ur worrying to much. Sit down and take a deep breath.. and have a cigaretteReptiBark has a cancer warning on the back.
"WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection."
Ctt, you are in wicked, wicked humor tonight.Buy a pack and give a couple to yossarian too haha