I know how to use the Eco earth. I DID wring it out after soaking. I did mix it with sand. It was not "Wet". I'm sorry if I sound offensive but I was not asking for advice. I was only posting my opinion and my experience with the Eco Earth for the original question of the thread.
No it was from the substrate. The substrate was too moist, got impacted in her nose causing infection. The humidity is higher in her hide. I don't keep the entire enclosure high humidity. That way she can regulate what she wants.
I know that since I changed it she seems much happier. More active...
The vet I used was experienced with Tort's. At the time I used the Eco earth I had her in a tank. When she would walk around the edge of the tank she would rub her nose on the glass. She got some of the Eco earth in her nostril which caused infection. Resulting in her nose breaking off.
Now she...
I was told to stop using because it was too humid for a Sulcata. Too moist. It was causing nasal problems for mine and part of her nose came off because of the moisture. Many people use it though and are fine. I changed mine due to the issues I personally had with it. I use the hay now which is...