Depth of substrate

[Vicks5458]

Hello! I’m new to the forum so sorry if this is a daft question......I have a 6 month old Horsefield who seems to have settled well! She burrows like mad at night and I just wondered how deep you would normally have the substrate please? It’s about 3 inches at the min. Thank you x

 

[Maro2Bear]

Greetings

Heres a good care sheet for your use

https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/

The care sheet says 3-4 inches is pretty good. It looks like you are on track.

Good luck

 

[ascott]

Hello! I’m new to the forum so sorry if this is a daft question......I have a 6 month old Horsefield who seems to have settled well! She burrows like mad at night and I just wondered how deep you would normally have the substrate please? It’s about 3 inches at the min. Thank you x

The deeeeeeper the better. They are known to fluff themselves 4 to 5 feet down into the earth during different climates....so the more you can offer....the better

 

[Saltwater60]

I have about 5” everywhere and a few places 8” for her to bury herself.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi, and welcome!