New substrate

[34KING18]

Which substrate is better?

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11147195

http://www.petco.com/product/10813/...xpandable-Substrate.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch

Would the tortoises have problems walking around in these substrates or maybe even eating them?

 

[chester tortoiseson]

They are the same thing except the brick you have to add water. I would go with the cheeper one!

 

[StudentoftheReptile]

They're both essentially the same thing, but the brick is a better deal because you get more bedding for your buck when you submerge it in water.

No, coconut coir (which is what this stuff is) is a GREAT substrate for tortoises. Its fairly cheap, clean, and feels good to tortoise feet and they can easily dig in it and burrow through it. You can even mix it with other substrates, like cypress mulch.

 

[34KING18]

Thank you for replying and thanks for the advice! You really know alot about tortoises and their care! Keep up with the good work!

- David