Aspen bedding

[Emmon91]

Hey all, I have this in my enclosure now, but I keep being told by other keepers that it is bad for the tortoise if they ingest it. I would remove it but everyone here seems to rave about it. I'm just really confused about what to do.
The latest advice I received was to use Herbifloor which is like a compacted grass substrate made specially for tortoises.
SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE!!!

 

[Yvonne G]

There are many, many people, especially in the UK, who use aspen bedding for their Mediterranean tortoises. You can't use it for tortoises that need humidity, or a moist substrate, because aspen molds if you wet it. It isn't harmful if ingested.

 

[cemmons12]

I personally love coco coir.

 

[Emmon91]

There are many, many people, especially in the UK, who use aspen bedding for their Mediterranean tortoises. You can't use it for tortoises that need humidity, or a moist substrate, because aspen molds if you wet it. It isn't harmful if ingested.

My Sherlock is a dwarf Hermann, is it a suitable for his breed?