TortsandTurts
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So our boy is about 15-17 pounds now. He has a large indoor enclosure that has a large hide. We have previously used several different substrates. A combination of coconut coir/peat moss caused reoccurring upper respiratory infections. No matter how much we dampened it, it was always dusty and clogged his airways. So we switched him to cypress mulch as I have seen recommended several times. He's done well as far as upper respiratory infections since removing the dusty products. Recently we noticed him in his hide more, being less interactive with us. Turns out he was having issues pooping. He's still having issues because he EATS MULCH! Little jerk. Any other recommendations? Can I put hay in as substrate if I change it regularly? Maybe it will encourage him to eat a proper diet...... these torts, I swear.