Went to local organic nursery for some top soil and they had these two options. Which would be best. 
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haydog_99
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I started with topsoil and it’s really messy. I switched to coconut fiber. A lot of folks here also like orchid bark in small chunk.
I have coir and cypress mulch was gonna mix in topsoil.
Neither. Soil shouldn't be used as a substrate for tortoises. It is made from composted yard waste and it could be something toxic. No way to know. Its also very messy.
What size is your Hermanni? I prefer coco coir for babies, and fine grade orchid bark for older ones.
It will be a lil hatchling. Dont have it yet. Coming soon. Just getting everything ready. Thanks for the help @Tom and @haydog_99 sounds like just stick with coco coir cypress mulch mix.
