joe lisle

[joe lisle1]

HI There,
I was wondering what is the best substrate for red foot tortoises
as I am planning on purchasing one for my Teenage daughter
please I live in Newcastle upon tyne united kingdom can anyone
please help Thank you.
Joe.

 

[mike taylor]

Hard wood mulch, Cyprus mulch, coco chore all are good . Look up tortoise libary it will tell you everything you need to know .

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome. I second mike taylor suggestions.

 

[joe lisle1]

Thank you so much guys

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome!

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi, and welcome to the Forum!

We have a very good RF tortoise care sheet at the Tortoise Library

 

[the_newzie]

Welcome from Las Vegas!

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello Joe welcome to the TFO from AZ, USA . RT will make her very happy . Have a great tort day !

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Welcome, Joe. I have three RF tortoises and outdoors I use Garden soil and mulch. It is normally very humid and warm here and I have a misting system on a timer. (Currently turned off.) In doors, however, in a closed chamber, I use orchid bark. (Several inches) Covered with potting soil. You can pour water into the corners and the bark will absorb it, leaving the top layer of soil dry while giving a lot of humidity. You want a LOT of humidity. You do NOT want wet. Think warm (Around 80-85f) and humid (Between 70&90%+)

 

[tortadise]

Welcome

 

[pam]

Welcome