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Hey guys! I was wondering if garden coir is good for a leopard tortoise substrate. Here is a couple of pics. It is made of coco coir. Would it be ok? Its eco-friendly. Thanks!
Leopard tortoise substrate.
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Yes, coco coir is a very popular substrate to use. I used it with all of my leopard hatchlings, juveniles and am currently using it in my adult leopard's heated tort house.
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Yep. I use coco coir as well.
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Would this work for a cherry head red foot too?
I don't keep red foots. I would think so
I use coco coir and love it for the babies. Only downside is it dries out pretty quickly so I mist at least every day and do a thorough cleaning/wetting once a week or so.
Read the ingredients on the back.
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Meaning, see what all the ingredients are in this product. Is it plain ground coconut husk or are there other additives in it?
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Maybe "ingredients" makes it sound like a food item?? Sometimes on the bags is lists "contents" and guaranteed analysis if there is one.
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What about adding peat moss?with the coco?
Peat moss should never be used. They will eat the long fibered stuff and can get impacted, and the dirt like stuff can burn their plastron.
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myk
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Still helps newbie like me and we just made it updated, happy turtleingPeat moss should never be used. They will eat the long fibered stuff and can get impacted, and the dirt like stuff can burn their plastron.
And this thread is more than 6 years old...
Give this a read through:
Info For New People. Please Read This First.
Hello and welcome to tortoiseforum.org! We are all glad you are here! There is no other forum like this anywhere. We have tens of thousands of members from all over the world ranging from kids with their first tortoise to people who have been breeding and keeping high end tortoises since the...
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