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What's the substrate? :) I love the look of everything!

What type of wood is the enclosure made of? Is it treated or? I heard that treated wood chemicals can drain into the substrate and Cam cause the tortoise or animal to get sick. But it's only something I heard.

Today I tried a cheaper alternative to Eco Earth. Instead of 10 dollars on three bricks I said forget it and went to Lowe's in search of a good bedding. I read that multiple of people use an organic top soil. So I got a 5 pound bag for 3 bucks and so far he loves it. Also. I went out and bought...

That looks awesome! I haven't used a computer so for whatever reason it won't let me post what I've been using. But, try using eco earth or COIR I believe it's called for humidity. It'll help cut back on all the Cyprus mulch and keep even more humidity in. :)

Okay will do! Thanks :)

Just a fun thread, as I am curious myself to see what others have come up with to give their tortoise the best and most natural living environment within their enclosure.

Would you guys recommend a solar glo 125 watt bulb? It has pretty good reviews and haven't heard anything bad about them. But before purchasing id like to know your guys recommendation.

I have two things for my temperature. One tells me heat and one tells me humidity. From what I heard I probably shouldn't have bought them and saved my money from petco. But I mean, they still serve they're purpose. And I can still monitor and watch heating and such and temps.

What do you do for humidity? Currently I use a coconut fiber substrate and Cyprus mulch mix. I also keep my tortoises home in my bathroom because it stays extra hot and humid in there. Allowing me to keep it at 70 percent humidity or so. Is that okay? I also want to say I appreciate all the...

In regards to lighting and heating. I have a dual hood, it has one side for uvb and the other for heating bulb. I also have an additional hood for nightime heating. The bulb I have in it is red, but it says it's fine for night time lighting and won't interrupt sleeping patterns. I noticed my...

Hey Tom. What kind of bulb and fixture do you use for night time heating?

I went today and get the grassland pellets by zoomed. My tortoise hasn't really touched them. But what I'm considering doing is chopping or grinding them up and mixing them in with his little salad of greens I make him every day.

Where did you get these at?and for what price? Always been farely interested in the star tortoises.

I did have a question, I've seen people using the zoo med pellets for food as well. Or is it just better to keep him on a natural diet?