New babies

[eric2013]

Hello just thought I would start a thread for everyone to upload pics of new babies xxx here is my baby hatched in 2011 named Eric

 

[wellington]

Very cute. However if you do some research on here, you should find there is a much better, more natural substrate you could use.

 

[eric2013]

Thank u I did think this was the right substrate it's beech wood chips ? :/

 

[reptire]

Thank u I did think this was the right substrate it's beech wood chips ? :/

From what I gather, most people use top soil and sand mix, with sand being about 20-30% and soil 70-80%. Well, I use coco husks personally. Same for my snake, both of them enjoy themselves.

 

[eric2013]

Thank you, I just went with what the shop recommended, xx I will look into this tho xxx

 

[Anthony P]

I love that your tortoise's name is Eric. Hilarious..

Try to do less of what the store tells you to use. It may require your going out and needing to shop at more than one place, as opposed to just visiting the pet shop for everything, but it is well worth it to your tortoise. The more natural conditions you can provide, the most comfortable little Eric will do in his home.

He looks beautiful and you are in the right place to share/learn information.

 

[theTurtleRoom]

peat is another common item to include in a substrate. Cypress mulch is often used, as well; it seems best used on top of other substrates.

 

[eric2013]

Thank you for ur help I know I love his name suits him too, well I'm saying him when it could be female but in that case Eric will become Erica xxx

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So coco husks are good to use too?

 

[kathyth]

Eric is a good looking guy!
I also agree with the above.
I have recieved my most valuable information from this forum.
Gald you and Eric are here!

 

[eric2013]

Ok thank u, so should I try coco husks?

 

[Moozillion]

So sweet!