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    Tortoise eating substrate

    I have had him for about 10 years. He only started to do that in the past couple years. Its not all the time, but like I said the big one caused a lot of problems. I do not have pictures but I made the enclosure out of a dog crate, with acrylic sheeting on the sides to catch the humidifier.I...
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    Tortoise eating substrate

    He is a red footed tortoise, about 10 years old. I got him at a repitle expo. I try to vary his diet with the main source being leafy greens. Then I add (uncooked produce) food scraps from what I cook and fruit. I use a full spectrum light during the day on a timer.
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    Tortoise eating substrate

    I do not use a red bulb at night. I just keep the curtain open so he gets sunlight. And I keep him on a heating pad at night to help with temp.
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    Tortoise eating substrate

    My tortoise, Francis, has been eating the substrate I have been using. It resulted in an impaction and vet visit. I have used coconut fiber and cyprus mulch. Any ideas on other types of substrate that is less likely to be eaten? I know that sometimes the coconut fiber will get on his food, but...
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    Redfoot enclosure

    This looks great! What did you line it with and What are the dimensions of the enclosure?
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