Substrate

[JoeyA95]

Sorry I know I've already asked a lot of substrate questions. We have like six bags of this stuff and was wondering if it would be okay to use in the outdoor enclosure?

 

[daniellenc]

I think perlite may be an issue but hopefully someone on here knows for sure. If ingested though I'm fairly certain it's bad and therefore should be avoided.

 

[Levi the Leopard]

If it were me, I wouldn't use it for a dirt patch in the enclosure BUT I would be ok with using it for growing grass patches or sowing seed mixes in the enclosure. Just section the area off until the grass/weeds have grown in and are established.

 

[Reptilian Feline]

Looks like something that is great for growing plants, but not for growing torts. Perlite is used as insulation and to retain moisture and give out minerals when it's used in potting soil. Not god for torts to eat.

 

[wellington]

I wouldn't use it either.