Katy1986
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I had read about coconut coir. Is Amazon the best place to get it from? There are some threads on here that recommend the stuff I have mixed with coconut coir.
Some other things are good substrate.I had read about coconut coir. Is Amazon the best place to get it from? There are some threads on here that recommend the stuff I have mixed with coconut coir.
Oh, he's adorable!View attachment 184811 I've named him Toby for now too. Will take a photo of his under shell later.
Some other things are good substrate.
What 'stuff ' is it ?
Chris, who wrote the care sheet, really knows his stuff, more than I do, but I've never used aspen myself as I understand it's not so good for keeping moist.But mixed with the coir it should be okay. Likewise I would never use sand as it's an impaction risk. We all have differing views, maybe someone else will chip in.[/QUOTE
Yes I've read it doesn't stay moist enough. The books I have all agree that sand is not good for tortoises, at least not bagged sand.
Thanks. He shouldn't need a moist enclosure but I've read that aspen is a bit too dry fry tortoises.The light looks good, I've never heard of that brand before, perhaps because I don't live in the UK. Toby looks good and healthy in your picture! I'm not sure about the aspen thing as my tortoise doesn't need the enclosure quite as moist... so hopefully someone else can advice you about that!