Yeah you should be able to use it. This guy uses it and he is very successful star tortoise keeper. Here is the link to his webpage and also shows him using this same substrate a little ways down the page. You just have to watch for it being too dusty.
http://startortoises.net/substrates.html
I completely agree with Yvonne. Here is a link to a website showing pictures of how these tortoises are transported and imported to the U.S. It is disgusting. I warn all that this website has very graphic and disturbing images of tortoise transportation...
I know that Star tortoises are notorious for getting upper respiratory infections and that some believe that it is because of too high of a humidity. Use the is website http://startortoises.net/index.html. This is the site I did most of my research on for star tortoises before purchasing one. He...
Once you begin to build an outdoor enclosure you will need to think of putting a barrier a ways underground as Russian tortoises are notorious for their digging out of enclosures. You will want to make it a good distance down though so they are still able to hibernate in the winter, or you may...
Well the sun can cause bleaching or color fading. Like raising an Aldabra or Galapagos here in AZ, they are typically lighter in color more of a gray rather than black (you can see examples in Norman's, Gummybearpoop, post with the pics of Galaps and Aldabras at the zoo). Not really in the same...
I am currently incubating sulcata eggs in the hovabator incubator. I was wondering how often, how long, and exactly how you allow the eggs to get oxygen? I have heard different theories and was wondering what any of you guys have found to be the most successful. Thanks in advance for any and all...
I would definitely house different species separate. This goes especially for star tortoises because they are very susceptible to parasites and also stress fairly easily. I am so sorry for your loss. You can find breeders on kingsnake.com. Some of which are well known and very trustworthy. Just...
I have seen something like this before (from what it looks like in the picture). It can also be caused by dehydration I believe. So I would soak daily for 20-30 min. and make sure the humidity and temps are good, as said above. Like Yvonne said as long as the tortoise is continuing on acting...
Welcome. You have come to the right place for tortoise talk because there are plenty of willing and helpful people to give advice. Good luck on the decision.