Sterilised topsoil

pepsiandjac

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Do tortoises need sterilised topsoil in their indoor table,

I've used sterilised in the past,but only because that was the only 1 available at the time,and didn't see it any different to normal topsoil,,but everywhere where u go now people are saying it has to be sterilised top soil,but when you ask them why, they can't give you one,
 

saginawhxc

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Do tortoises need sterilised topsoil in their indoor table,

I've used sterilised in the past,but only because that was the only 1 available at the time,and didn't see it any different to normal topsoil,,but everywhere where u go now people are saying it has to be sterilised top soil,but when you ask them why, they can't give you one,
Do you sterilize your yard before putting them outside?

I'm not saying doing it is bad, and I'm not exactly an expert, but the idea that I would have to do that jumps out at me as being a little paranoid.

Just make sure it is fertilizer and pesticide free.
 
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