How to make budget outdoor enclosure for 8in. Herman's tortoise.

[TortoiseNoob9]

I live in northern California. Detail which substrate to use under the orchid bark.

 

[TortoiseNoob9]

I live in northern California. Detail which substrate to use under the orchid bark.

6in.

 

[wellington]

You can use coconut coir or no substrate under the bark.

 

[TortoiseNoob9]

You can use coconut coir or no substrate under the bark.

I Always tried to use coconut coir but it is really expensive.

 

[wellington]

I Always tried to use coconut coir but it is really expensive.

Really, I never found it to be expensive. Have you done the bricks or loose fibers? I always Google it and don't buy it at pet stores.

 

[TortoiseNoob9]

Really, I never found it to be expensive. Have you done the bricks or loose fibers? I always Google it and don't buy it at pet stores.

Can you provide a link to the stuff you use.

 

[wellington]

Right now actually Petco and PetSmart have 3 brick package for 7.99.
I haven't bought coir in about 9 to 10 years now. I have no idea where it was bought from.
Just Google coconut coir bricks or just coconut coir and compare pricing and shipping. Hopefully you can find free shipping.
Coconut coir seed starter is fine too as long as it's straight coir and nothing added. Amazon has a good deal, 12 bricks for 19.99. not sure the size compared to the ones at PetSmart/Petco or other places.
Compare size, price and shipping charges.