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So many thoughts, so little time, so I apologize if this seems very scattered...
I have two Desert Tortoises and a Three-toed Boxie in a separate enclosure so please tell me if I am going in the wrong direction with any of this.
I'm currently using Reptibark after switching from many years of pellet use. Don't like that it makes my torts red, so I'm considering Orchid bark as recommended by many on this forum (if I can find it). Does this also make them red?
Also, why is fine grade preferred to a chunkier version? I'm worried about ingestion issues.
Side note: Reptibark makes one of my guys either very angry or very randy. Lots of head bobbing at his brother, not a common thing for him before. Anyone else notice this?
On the topic of bark, I read somewhere that fir bark is made from pine, is this true? Should I be concerned?
Also considering Cypress mulch as I've seen many recommend. I got the Forest Floor stuff from the pet store, but it seems so sharp and pokey. Is there a better alternative? I don't like touching it and I worry about their little eyes.
Thinking of putting Coco Coir as a bottom layer not so much for moisture but for softness for the torts (my boxie seems to like this stuff) Good or bad idea?
Brand recommendations are appreciated. I'm in the SoCal area if that helps.
Again, sorry for the stream of consciousness ramble. Thanks in advance.
I have two Desert Tortoises and a Three-toed Boxie in a separate enclosure so please tell me if I am going in the wrong direction with any of this.
I'm currently using Reptibark after switching from many years of pellet use. Don't like that it makes my torts red, so I'm considering Orchid bark as recommended by many on this forum (if I can find it). Does this also make them red?
Also, why is fine grade preferred to a chunkier version? I'm worried about ingestion issues.
Side note: Reptibark makes one of my guys either very angry or very randy. Lots of head bobbing at his brother, not a common thing for him before. Anyone else notice this?
On the topic of bark, I read somewhere that fir bark is made from pine, is this true? Should I be concerned?
Also considering Cypress mulch as I've seen many recommend. I got the Forest Floor stuff from the pet store, but it seems so sharp and pokey. Is there a better alternative? I don't like touching it and I worry about their little eyes.
Thinking of putting Coco Coir as a bottom layer not so much for moisture but for softness for the torts (my boxie seems to like this stuff) Good or bad idea?
Brand recommendations are appreciated. I'm in the SoCal area if that helps.
Again, sorry for the stream of consciousness ramble. Thanks in advance.