hi there, wondered if anyone can advise me.....bought some coir compost today for my 6 mth old Herrmann torts, they seemed to like it but am concerned because it is quite wet and they getting rather muddy and getting it in their food and water bowl.....am going to buy some play sand tomorrow as i have read this is good to mix but don't know how much to add....any advice please, tjanks
coir compost ???
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i wouldn't add sand to the enclosure be cause it can cause impaction in the tortoises intestines.
oh ok, thanks, is the coir compost ok on its own then ?
is coir compost the same as coco coir
?I think so, it says it is made from coconut mulch....just seems very wet to me....
is coir compost the same as coco coir
can you post some pics of it?
i will try tomorrow as am using my phone and cant seem to upload pics from it And my tablet needs charging....thanks
sorry i was like no help
sulcata tortoise #1
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I searched it up and it is the same as coco coir. You should use coco coir because it is way cheaper.
U were a help, than
ks,just read on here to pat it down...thats supposed to helpsorry i was like no help
ooops sorry missed a bit off my message, u were a help so thanksU were a help, than
ks,just read on here to pat it down...thats supposed to help
cool thanks, i only paid £7 for a massive bag....glad to hear i bought the right stuff
i also have a russian tort in her own enclosure...is it ok to use it for her too ? Do i need to mix it with anything ? Only as i said it seems rather wet to me....
yea coco coir is good of Russianscool thanks, i only paid £7 for a massive bag....glad to hear i bought the right stuff
sulcata tortoise #1
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Yeah it's fine. If you have any questions you can always count on us.
sulcata tortoise #1
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Yes it is fine the way it is.
ok, brilliant, thanks, cant help worrying, would hate to unknowingly do them some harm....
