new bedding for harry

[lauren and harry]

is ok for him to eat the coco coir fibre or is he just seeing what it is.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I sometimes find that Tidgy will nibble at the coir if it's too dry and not pressed down enough.
So compact it a bit more and ensure it's nice and moist.
Eating a little won't do any harm, but substrate eating should be avoided. Eating a lot may cause injury or blockage and will mean the tortoise is not hungry for its proper food.

 

[lauren and harry]

ok thank you,think I need to pat it down a bit more.

 

[lauren and harry]

sorry,quick question,how do you keep it moist? Like daily how many times weekly/month?.
its the first time ive used coco coir,heard of lots of different ways how to do but whats easiest for a table top box? Thank you

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Poor water directly into it and mix it in with your hands.
Depends on how quickly it dries out. Could be daily without a closed chamber.

 

[lauren and harry]

ok thanks

 

[dmmj]

it's not really okay for them to eat the substrate but it's what they do. That's why we always suggest having a substrate that is digestible if they do eat it whether on purpose or by accident.

 

[lauren and harry]

I heard coco coir is the best

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Many members and tortoises like it.
I use it and like it.
Some prefer other substrates.

 

[dmmj]

I heard coco coir is the best

I wasn't trying to say it wasn't most members use it without any problems.

 

[lauren and harry]

I only put it in today,first time using it so will see how it goes,I think he was just having a good sniff and a dig with It,but was covered all over his head ha.