What substrate?

theonetortoise

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I currently am about to get leopard tortoises. I currently have EXO TERRA PLANTATION SOIL. I am also soon getting an Eloganted Tortoise also. I am in a remote area so I don't have access to too many resources that are good for tortoises so I have these options:
1. http://bioflora.com.sg/portfolio-view/plantaflor-pine-bark/
2. Or something like this?? http://bioflora.com.sg/portfolio-view/sierschors-pine-chip/
3. Or ANYTHING from this page http://moomoopets.sg/mmp/273-substrates
Remember it is for Leopard Tortoises and Elongated tortoises, please tell me what substrate it better or best, I am also going to mix a bit of the plantation soil with what other substrate.
** Im getting this for a friend.

Thanks,
theonetortoise
 

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Hello and Welcome. The two tortoises you are getting can not be housed together. Species should never be mixed.
Do not use the first link of a pine substrate. The second link I can read what it actually is, so no on that one. The last link with the repti bark and forest floor are fine or if you can also find coconut coir.
 

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I'm sorry if this is the wrong way to do it, and I'm verry new at keeping torts, so with that disclaimer out of the way...
I'äm trying to make a lawn for my little leo tort, collecting and planting tufts of different grass in his enclosure. That might be an option for you too?
 

theonetortoise

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Hello and Welcome. The two tortoises you are getting can not be housed together. Species should never be mixed.
Do not use the first link of a pine substrate. The second link I can read what it actually is, so no on that one. The last link with the repti bark and forest floor are fine or if you can also find coconut coir.
I know, you can't keep elongated together, I am just saying I am getting one soon. I have loads of tortoise tubs.
 

theonetortoise

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Hello and Welcome. The two tortoises you are getting can not be housed together. Species should never be mixed.
Do not use the first link of a pine substrate. The second link I can read what it actually is, so no on that one. The last link with the repti bark and forest floor are fine or if you can also find coconut coir.
Also so I can't use the exo terra plantation soil?
 
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