Sherrythetortoise
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I was wondering what's the best substrate for a tortoise since each reptile requires different environment ...
Most people prefer orchid bark as it keeps humidity and is easier to keep clean than othersI was wondering what's the best substrate for a tortoise since each reptile requires different environment ...
Depends on species, size and age.I was wondering what's the best substrate for a tortoise since each reptile requires different environment ...
I will post mine tonight as I don't have pics on my phone currently.Sorry to hijack your post but could I ask people to perhaps post a pic of the substrate they get (Of what it looks like when you buy it and when it is in the enclosure)? As I think that different countries have different names for the various subtrates.
Pics 1, 2 and 3I use the coco peat which comes in a dry block and swells up when wet. In SA the other coco coir is the second pic, but I can't see how one would use it because I would be worried that the tortiose would get tangled and the only fine grade orchid bark I have managed to find is the third pic. I found that small pieces get stuck in between the the neck and legs. So I have gone back to using only the foco peat and have packed it down as in the first pic.