Should I dampen their enclosure

[clairebun]

I was told by my vet to remove the sand from both the indoor and outdoor enclosure. I replaced it with bark bits which I purchased from a pet store. Should I dampen it slightly?
Thanks

 

[Tnewton]

I would. But I would also add moss into the enclosure as well. The amount you need to dampen it will varify by tort species.

I was told by my vet to remove the sand from both the indoor and outdoor enclosure. I replaced it with bark bits which I purchased from a pet store. Should I dampen it slightly?
Thanks

 

[Yvonne G]

You can dampen it to keep the dust down, however if your Russian is an older (not a baby) tortoise, he doesn't require a damp substrate to grow smoothly. Just don't make it too wet.

 

[Claireabbo]

yeah i agree. i would just keep the top moist so there is no dust

 

[Toristurtles]

Agree about the dust.

 

[lynnedit]

agree.
When you replace the bark in a few months, you can also use Cypress mulch, which retains moisture well w/o being soggy.