new and accidentally used cedar mulch

[stasisdc5]

hi. long time turtle lover but first time tortoise owner.

master oogway is the name of my Russian tortoise.

I read that cypress mulch was safe and appropriate to use

but

I mistakenly bought cedar mulch.

master oogway has been exposed to it for about 8 hours now and may have even ingested it! I am worried and I feel so stupid for not double checking.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome!

 

[Julius25]

Welcome

 

[pam]

Welcome Did you see him eat any?

 

[stasisdc5]

no. I did not see him eat any but there was evidence that he possibly could have; his food was scattered and had mulch residue on it and his water bowl had it too.

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome, stassisdc5!

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Its the pungent oils, and the odor that you worry about. It causes eye problems. So if you have now removed it, I would think its all good.

 

[stasisdc5]

yea, i came home from work soaked him/washed him and he was fine. roamed around and ate like normal.

 

[josh21]

Welcome