Substrate for Russians?

TaylorTortoise

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Hello everyone,
I would like to know if reptisoil is okay to use as a main substrate? Or just eco coir? My guy seems to love the soil types. I have repti soil and orchard bark mixed at the moment.

what’s the best substrate for russians/ safe?
 

Yossarian

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No it is not reccomended, It has sand in it, which is not reccomended. It can be an impaction risk and in an enclsosure it can also become an abrasive risk. Coco Coir, Orchid Bark, and Cypress Mulch are the safest and best options. Coco is most similar to a soil mix but Orchid bark is the cleanest and as long as it is the fine grade they will still dig down into it just like soil.

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