Substrate help

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JJ_BOY

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What is a good substrate for a russian tortoise and how deep should it be?
 

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Substrate really is a matter of personal preference.

I prefer soil, coir and orchid (fir) bark. I think 4" is the absolute minimum, but deeper is better. Especially for a species that likes to dig in.
 

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I use cypress mulch and just plain dirt. think about what they get in the wild: dirt,leaves,twigs...ect. it is really a matter of personal preference.
 
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