Herman substrate

[k19rks]

Hi all, I’m new here and after some advice,

We have a 3 year old tortoise in a vivarium and he seems pretty happy but we decided to change his substrate. The exotic pet store suggested the grass pellet things and he’s been on them for like 2 or 3 years now, but we just felt it was a bit too dry and we fancied trying something new, so we went with a mix of tortoise soil and coconut coir. However we now found this incredibly messy, his water bowl is a right mess 2 mins after being changed and it mucks up the glass as well as his food bowl, so again we are looking for alternatives and would appreciate any advice you lot could offer please

 

[Sarah2020]

Hi and welcome. I recommend orchid bark course. I buy either of the following in the UK

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

Or
prorep orchid bark from a reptile shop or amazon

Mine lasts about 4 months but I regularly spot clean and put it on garden beds when done or top up the outside enclosure. I use a water sprayer to keep damp.
Hope that helps?

 

[k19rks]

Wonderful thank you I will take a look

 

[Ray--Opo]

Another option is Reptibark. It holds moisture well.

 

[Sarah2020]

Another option is Reptibark. It holds moisture well.

Another option is Reptibark. It holds moisture well.
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I posted UK version of repti bark 😀

 

[Ray--Opo]

I posted UK version of repti bark 😀

Oh ok, good thing to remember. I forget to look at the members location.
Thanks

 

[Tom]

Hi all, I’m new here and after some advice,

We have a 3 year old tortoise in a vivarium and he seems pretty happy but we decided to change his substrate. The exotic pet store suggested the grass pellet things and he’s been on them for like 2 or 3 years now, but we just felt it was a bit too dry and we fancied trying something new, so we went with a mix of tortoise soil and coconut coir. However we now found this incredibly messy, his water bowl is a right mess 2 mins after being changed and it mucks up the glass as well as his food bowl, so again we are looking for alternatives and would appreciate any advice you lot could offer please

Hello and welcome. What species is your tortoise?

Substrate is covered here and also in the care sheets near the bottom:

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