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The entire enclosure needs to be covered to limit ventilation as much as possible and create a closed chamber. You’re aiming for 80-100% humidity, which is practically impossible with an open top. I would recommend going out and buying a 50 gallon sterilite bin from Walmart (20$) or a Christmas tree tub if you can find one, and setting it up in there. Just cut holes in the lid for heating, and line them with foil.
Its regular top soil with organic seed starter soil
Dont leopard tortoises only do good in humidity from 40 to 60 percent tho?The entire enclosure needs to be covered to limit ventilation as much as possible and create a closed chamber. You’re aiming for 80-100% humidity, which is practically impossible with an open top. I would recommend going out and buying a 50 gallon sterilite bin from Walmart (20$) or a Christmas tree tub if you can find one, and setting it up in there. Just cut holes in the lid for heating, and line them with foil.
Be sure to read the link Yvonne sent
No, though this is what people thought a decade ago. These tortoises are born during monsoon season in Africa, and spend their time under heavy plant cover and at the bottom of warm, humid burrows. It is deadly for hatchlings to be kept dry, and usually how they end up passing when young.
I do know that the fertilizer is organic and I've read some things on this page that organic fertilizers is fine and won't do no harm unless it has chemical stuff added to it.
It is seed starter soil, correct? That is not organic, and since it has the white bits in it, it is an impaction risk. In addition, soils turn to mud when wet, and are not suitable for young tortoises that require damp substrate and high humidity. Fertilizer being organic does not mean it is tortoise safe.Your substrate needs to be changed to fine grade orchid bark, cypress mulch, or coconut coir
This is the brand I isedIt is seed starter soil, correct? That is not organic, and since it has the white bits in it, it is an impaction risk. In addition, soils turn to mud when wet, and are not suitable for young tortoises that require damp substrate and high humidity. Fertilizer being organic does not mean it is tortoise safe.Your substrate needs to be changed to fine grade orchid bark, cypress mulch, or coconut coir
Yes, it is not safe. Soil is not a suitable substrate for young tortoises, and if using it for other tortoises, it is important to get sterilized, organic topsoil that has nothing added. However, again, it is still not recommended because it turns to mud when wet. Please switch it out for any of the options stated above.
