Bedding for Russian tortoises?

[Aidan ❤️]

I’ve had my female Russian tort for about two years and I’ve bounced (safely) around about 7-8 beddings. At first, I had Guinnea pigs and I got the tort as a surprise so I used some wood shavings that I used for my Guinnea pigs and it worked temporarily. Then I got mulch shavings and different types and everything. I was still on the voyage for the perfect burrowing bedding. After 4 types of mulch, my pockets were empty so I tried sand. It worked pretty well and that’s where I’m at now. What’s the best bedding!?!?

 

[Golden Greek Tortoise 567]

I’ve had my female Russian tort for about two years and I’ve bounced (safely) around about 7-8 beddings. At first, I had Guinnea pigs and I got the tort as a surprise so I used some wood shavings that I used for my Guinnea pigs and it worked temporarily. Then I got mulch shavings and different types and everything. I was still on the voyage for the perfect burrowing bedding. After 4 types of mulch, my pockets were empty so I tried sand. It worked pretty well and that’s where I’m at now. What’s the best bedding!?!?

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[Sleppo]

I would recommend orchid bark or cypress mulch.