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So a while back I took my tortoise to the vet (he had a viral infection) and I couldn't keep the temps high enough in the winter in his table so was advised to switch to a Viv as he was too poorly to hibernate. He is now 100% better and with temps getting warmer I want to switch him to his table as it's a lot bigger space for him to roam. But as he was poorly iv totally emptied the table of substrate and disinfected with reptile disinfectant and thoroughly cleaned everything just to be safe.
Sorry for long story.... But my question is:
I had him on cypress mulch, but the vet was dead against it as he said it was dangerous because if ingested it can cause compaction and he advised me to use a sand/soil mix. But..... After hearing all the horror stories about sand I don't want to use it. I thought cypress mulch was the most effective substrate!!?? What do I do!?
Ps. He is a 5year old horsfield tortoise. He has a large table but when the weather allows it he also has an outdoor enclosure.
Any advice appreciated!!
Sorry for long story.... But my question is:
I had him on cypress mulch, but the vet was dead against it as he said it was dangerous because if ingested it can cause compaction and he advised me to use a sand/soil mix. But..... After hearing all the horror stories about sand I don't want to use it. I thought cypress mulch was the most effective substrate!!?? What do I do!?
Ps. He is a 5year old horsfield tortoise. He has a large table but when the weather allows it he also has an outdoor enclosure.
Any advice appreciated!!