Substrates

[ckidd_1999]

Is repti bark ok for a baby Russian tortoise?? I have it in with the tort but I just wanted to double check. Iv heard its ok but not sure

 

[TortoiseBoy1999]

I had Repti-Bark for a while for my Russian. Then I tried coco coir, the coco coir works sooooo much better

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

I use peat moss and organic top soil at a 50/50 mix for my sulcatas and Russian tortoises. I tend not to get stuff at pet stores because often it is either too expensive or it is not all that good for the critter.
With my mix, it's easy to keep it moist and they can borrow in very easily. I'm not sure about reptile-bark. Seems that it may be something that could cause impaction or blockage issues if accidentally ingested. And that accident does happen very often, no matter how hard you try to insure it won't. Post pictures of your little one. You are fortunate to start off with a new, life long friend that your kids may end up having.

 

[chase thorn]

Coco fiber and cypress mulch for my dude!

 

[ckidd_1999]

I think I'm gonna just get some Eco earth or coco coir and mix it in with the repti bark. Thx

 

[TortoiseBoy1999]

I think I'm gonna just get some Eco earth or coco coir and mix it in with the repti bark. Thx

Please. Go with the coco coir. Especially since hes a baby.

 

[gregcalverley0327]

Please. Go with the coco coir. Especially since hes a baby.

Isn't coco coir and Eco earth the same?

 

[lisa127]

Please. Go with the coco coir. Especially since hes a baby.

Isn't coco coir and Eco earth the same?

Yes.

 

[Colin =D]

I Plan to put a sod of grass into my new enclosure, would that be acceptable ???

 

[pineapple]

I just bought some cypress mulch to add to my coco coir mainly to improve the smell, do you mix it in together or put a thin layer on top so they can still. Burrow into the pure coconut coir?