Jenn1 said:Poor water in substrate.Just anough to make a ball of substrate in hand,no dripping.Then everyday , stir up substrate.
And add more water when needed.Thats what I do.
I have just joined this forum and was interested in your views on substrates. I had prepared a tortoise table for the arrival of 7 year old male Horsfield.I had used a mixture of loam and playsand 1/3 to 2/3 but have now been advised that I should only use a substrate that can be "digested"to avoid compaction. I was given alfalfa granules which I have now read are too high in protein. This has left me very confused as to what is the ideal substrate for these tortoises. Most of the reputable sites still seem to recommend a soil/sand combination. I Know (as you have pointed out that opinions differ but I was wondering if you knew what the most up to date advice is. Thank youCrazy1 said:Em, nice research and I do respect your opinion. It’s nice to see people research products they use and discuss this in these forums so people, new or old to torts, can make informed decisions.