Coco Peat

[lite17]

Hi everyone, i am a new sulcatas pet owner from Indonesia. I am so greatful that this forum exists. It has helped me a lot preparing all the needs for my sulcatas. Currently, I am having difficulties with their substrate due to limited types of substrate products sold in my countries. I have been using a rubber mat for their indoor enclosure (torto table). So far, it's been fine for them. However, i want to give them a proper bedding and home. This morning i have found a seller that sells coco peat (. I need some advices in case anyone have ever used this because i am not sure if it is the same with coconut fiber (at least according to the seller its not). Do I mix these coco peat with any other substrate? Does it needs to be expanded like coco fiber? Just fyi, indonesia is a tropical country with a temp of 86F-91F (30C-33C). Humidity level is about 60%-80%. I am afraid that too much coco peat will make the torto table too humid. I really appreciate the help. Thanks in advance

 

[ascott]

You can use the coco/peat for most of the enclosure and then offer an area that you can attempt to leave drier than the rest...this will offer the tort a choice....also, the substrate should be AT LEAST 6 inches deep...

 

[Yvonne G]

Or you can bring in a shovel-full or so of dirt from outside and mix it in thoroughly with the coco peat.

(Welcome to the Forum!)

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Coco coir is great, you can mix with all kind of stuff (like dirt and bark) it holds moisture well, and is digestible. That stuff looks a little wet now, though. Maybe let it sun out for a bit? Little bugs like to live in warm, wet substrate!