Is this mulch suitable?

[Emmawilly]

Hello all. Some advice please on substrate for adult sulcata tortoise housed outside in heated shed. I tried orchid bark. It was good but didn't retain the moisture as well as I'd hoped. I see a number of recommendations for cypress mulch on Tortoise Forum. Here in the UK, I can find cypress mulch in reptiles stores but is is generally about £10-15 per 10litres. In our hardware store (B&Q) they are selling woodchip mulch 100litres for under £10. Much more cost effective if it is suitable. This is the link:

Verve Natural Woodchip mulch 100L Bag

This coloured woodchips is suitable all around the garden to brighten up untidy beds and borders.

www.diy.com

I'll attach a photo as well in case the link doesn't work.
I have no idea if this woodchip mulch is from cypress or not. Could it cause harm? Should I go back to orchid bark.
Advice very much appreciated.

 

[Zoeclare]

I have the same trouble in the UK, its never listed what wood the product is made from! I even emailed a big brand to ask and just got a generic email back saying "sustainable sources" which is great but not helpful! ? I stick with reptibark but it is quite pricey for a large enclosure!

 

[Yossarian]

Nope, wood chips are no good

Use this - https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/swell-premium-orchid-bark-fine/

 

[Emmawilly]

I have the same trouble in the UK, its never listed what wood the product is made from! I even emailed a big brand to ask and just got a generic email back saying "sustainable sources" which is great but not helpful! ? I stick with reptibark but it is quite pricey for a large enclosure!

Not just me then! Thanks for the reply. I'll go with what Yossarian has recommended and see if this lots holds the moisture better.

 

[Blackdog1714]

Here is a link for a commercial pet cypress mulch. BTW don't ever ask about buying cypress mulch on Shelled warriors forum wow they bashed a dude for asking where to buy. https://www.reptilecentre.com/zoo-med-forest-floor-bedding-44l_p4005118.htm

 

[Emmawilly]

Nope, wood chips are no good

Use this - https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/swell-premium-orchid-bark-fine/

Thanks Yossarian. Just ordered 2 x 20l. ?

 

[Emmawilly]

Here is a link for a commercial pet cypress mulch. BTW don't ever ask about buying cypress mulch on Shelled warriors forum wow they bashed a dude for asking where to buy. https://www.reptilecentre.com/zoo-med-forest-floor-bedding-44l_p4005118.htm

I've just bought orchid bark via Yossarian recommendation, but thank you for your reply.
I don't know what shelled warriors is, assume another forum? This is the only forum I've ever joined, luckily I stumbled across it. Thanks

 

[Zoeclare]

Nope, wood chips are no good

Use this - https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/swell-premium-orchid-bark-fine/

Great price! I have an account here but never spotted this before ?‍ deffo getting this next time!