bedding for russian tortoise

[ameliastortoise]

Hi, I’m preparing for small russian tortoise but I’m not sure which bedding, because there is a lot of options and a lot of websites give wrong information.
What beddings do you guys have/ which bedding do you recommend?

 

[wellington]

I like a mix of coconut coir and orchid bark or one of them.
In the fall I throw in a bunch of tort safe leaves that has fallen.
In the summer mine lives outside 24/7

 

[Tom]

Hi, I’m preparing for small russian tortoise but I’m not sure which bedding, because there is a lot of options and a lot of websites give wrong information.
What beddings do you guys have/ which bedding do you recommend?

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Hand packed, damp coco coir works good for babies. Fine grade orchid bark works best for older ones.