LeopardTortLover said:Coco coir can last upto about a year. But it can get dusty and cause breathing problems. I've experienced this. So I change mine every four/five months
LeopardTortLover said:Tortoises are notorious for being reluctant to trying new foods. If he's never eaten it before it will take a few attempts to get him eating it. You could try chopping it up small so it's easy for him to eat or you could try mixing some in with the food he will eat so he gets the taste for it.