is this substrate good?

Yvonne G

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I prefer dirt for box turtles, as they love to bury themselves. It's messy, but they seem happier. I mix a little fine grade orchid bark with dirt I dig up outside.
 

lisa127

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Yes, it's fine. I prefer peat moss though. It's similar but much much cheaper at lowes or home depot.
 
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