I just got my Russian Tortoise hatchling and put him in his substrate. I used the cypress mulch that someone on here recommended, but I noticed a bunch of tiny little bugs crawling around. What should I do? Will this hurt him?
Having the same hiccup probThanks for all the info!!! Those links were very helpful and I feel a lot better now that I already knew most of what was in there. I think I will go to the store today and try the coco coir.
I have another question and it seems kind of silly, but I want to make sure he is ok. I got him yesterday and I noticed that he kind of looks like he has the hiccups. His head will bob up and down. Is this just the way he is breathing or is there something wrong?
I have an adult Russian tortoise. In her outdoor pen I use a mixture of topsoil and Pete Moss. About a 50/50 mixture.Haven't had any problems with it.but I don't know if this is different for a hatchling indoors, sorry I couldn't be of more help.Thanks! One more question.....I switched substrate to top soil and peat moss. I use mostly peat moss because its softer and tends to hold moisture better. It is much cheaper than coco fiber, but someone recently said that peat moss might not be good for him. Can anyone tell me if its ok to use or should I switch? Thanks!!!!
Thanks! One more question.....I switched substrate to top soil and peat moss. I use mostly peat moss because its softer and tends to hold moisture better. It is much cheaper than coco fiber, but someone recently said that peat moss might not be good for him. Can anyone tell me if its ok to use or should I switch? Thanks!!!!
Maybe you should start your one threadHi, I've just joined the forum because I have loads of questions. My Russian tortoise is 2 years old (I think) and I have had him since April this year. At the moment I use Habistat Aspen Bedding for his indoor enclosure, but after what you have said, I am wondering whether it is the right thing to use for him. Also, would it be good for him to have an outdoor enclosure? Thanks