Sulcata Tortoise
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I have seen many enclosures with newspaper in them
Is newspaper an ok substrate?
Is newspaper an ok substrate?
I agree that it may be OK temporarily when treating a sick or injured tortoise, but not for any permanent situation.I have seen many enclosures with newspaper in them
Is newspaper an ok substrate?
Snakes cannot read either but I try to leave the cartoon side up for them.1. no traction
2. most tortoise require a bit of humidity in their environment - newspaper = no humidity
3. tortoises like to dig and most will end up UNDER the newspaper
4. you have to change newspaper frequently, while substrate only requires changes in 6 months to a year
5. Newspaper gets wet, then crumbly, then moldy
6. tortoises can't read
6. tortoises can't read
Quite. We humans are the most self-centered, presumptuous animals on this planet.After many years of research, I have found no conclusive evidence that tortoises can't read. This should be it's own debatable post!