bedding :S

[Youssef1994]

hi, i have to greek tortoise ,and i want to know what is the best bedding for them,right now,im using newspapers,but im looking for something better

thank you

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Youssef:

I don't keep Greek tortoises, but from what I've read here on the forum, you can use aspen bedding for Greeks.

 

[Youssef1994]

Hi Youssef:

I don't keep Greek tortoises, but from what I've read here on the forum, you can use aspen bedding for Greeks.

and where can i get that ? i cant seem to find it in my local petstore

 

[Yvonne G]

Its usually sold for snakes. You can get it in different consistencies. Where are you located? Here's an ad for Petco from the 'net:

http://www.petco.com/product/107259/PETCO-Small-Animal-Aspen-Bedding.aspx

 

[Youssef1994]

do you think i could bye the substrate we use for rabits like pine shavings ?

 

[lynnedit]

No, pine or cedar bedding is not recommended. It can irritate their eyes and lungs due to the aromatic oils in these woods.
Aspen, however, is fine and I have also seen it recommended for Greeks. See the link above, you can often find it at farm/feed stores as well.
I have seen some Greek tort owners use organic topsoil mixed with coir (bed a beast) as well.