I use coco coir as a substrate myself, and have used cypress mulch in the past. I've also read that orchid bark is suitable for tortoises, while fir bark and cedar chips are not.
However, a few people here on TFO have said they use aspen bedding as a substrate. I was under the impression that this was a dry substrate, which is why it is used for rodents. I would think that would make it bad for tortoises, but I'm not sure. Is aspen bedding suitable for tortoise enclosures?
However, a few people here on TFO have said they use aspen bedding as a substrate. I was under the impression that this was a dry substrate, which is why it is used for rodents. I would think that would make it bad for tortoises, but I'm not sure. Is aspen bedding suitable for tortoise enclosures?