Substrate for Indian Stars

[Cosy Tortoises]

Substrate for Indian Stars- tying to find out what substrate do people use, how deep etc.

Thanks

 

[mlocke4548]

I line the bottom with newspaper then in one corner I shred a bunch of newspaper and let them dig around in that. It is cheap and easy to clean. But if it sunny and not cold I put them outside in their pen that has natural grass and weeds.

 

[Jack-'n'-Jill]

I have 2 Indian Star Hatchlings and i'm using Coconut Chips (Rainforest Substrate) with a layer of newspaper underneath - Whilst researching this species I read the importance of humidity to support healthy growth and shell development. I find this substrate holds the moisture well - this also helps prevent sticky eyes.

 

[stells]

Mine has a humid area and a dry area.. the humid area consists of topsoil covered with coconut bark.. the dry area consists of readigrass..

 

[desperate dan]

Was using reptile and not too bad. Then changed to Tomothy hay and they seem to be more 'energised' ie they move faster and eating more !

 

[samstar]

Was using reptile and not too bad. Then changed to Tomothy hay and they seem to be more 'energised' ie they move faster and eating more !

Good to see you here, your Stars look good!

On another note, I use timothy hay as substrate

 

[milky]

Was using reptile and not too bad. Then changed to Tomothy hay and they seem to be more 'energised' ie they move faster and eating more !

what have you been feeding with ?

 

[J_Foster]

Was using reptile and not too bad. Then changed to Tomothy hay and they seem to be more 'energised' ie they move faster and eating more !

Wow Dan. Your stars are gorgeous. Keep up the good work. I use timothy too (on top of mini bark) and mine love it. Jim