Substrate
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nicoleann2214
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What are you housing? Any kind of soil isn’t good for tortoises as far as I know. @Tom
Don't use soil at all. Its not a suitable substrate. Tortoises shouldn't be on manure or peat.
Best to use orchid bark. If you can't find that then coco coir or cypress mulch can work. If those aren't avaialbe in your country, then dirt from your yard might be the best option.
Thank you. I'm currently using soil with peat which is mostly plain ground with 10% peat. It was the plainest substrate i could use for my greek, since there are plenty other with artificial fertilisers. I did remove some of the partially decompost stuff though, but still worried it could harm my tort.
As mentioned they can eat the soil and it impacts their stomach when it gets in their food etc... I use orchid bark and coir have a look to see if you can get them locally or online?
Example of what your looking for.....
www.reptiles.swelluk.com
Example of what your looking for.....
Swell Premium Orchid Bark Coarse
Orchid bark is a woody substrate that is perfect for any rainforest setups Retains moisture and can be used to raise humidity Great for forest dwelling species
www.reptiles.swelluk.com
