Hi all,
I have been on the hunt for organic top soil to mix with coconut coir for the substrate of my indoor enclosure. I found something at Home Depot that seems to it the bill, Vigoro Orgaincs. I was wondering if anyone has used this and if it is a good choice. Since this will be indoors I...
Sorry to hijack but with being new I want to be sure I am understanding what is needed. You guys are talking thermometers with probes like these
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2&_nkw=thermometer+with+probe&_sacat=0&_from=R40
So are you leaving the...
Okay, well I will nix that idea. How about feeding on a ceramic tile? I can certainly get some slate but the tile is nice looking and I have it on hand.
As far as dirt, is it recommended to mix top soil and sand as a good substrate? 2/3 soil 1/3 play sand? There is just so much info out there...
I am working with a rescue for our first RT. I am gathering supplies and when I asked about substrates they mentioned 2/3 of the container being slate. Do many do this and if so, why? If it is indeed a method many use would ceramic tile be a good option as well? I redid my bathroom last year and...
Thank you all so much for the warm welcome. I am very excited about the upcoming new addition and am in the prep stages. I am in touch with a rescue and will probably go through them when the right tortoise comes along. I am 100% sure we will be going with a RT so now it is all about reading as...
am a complete newbie to the world of turtle keeping. I am still in the information gathering stage so I thought it best to join a forum and lurk around and ask a few questions. My kids (girl 9 and boy 4) are ready for a new adventure with dad, lol. We are pet lovers with a dog and cat and dare I...