Timothy Hay

[NicholsNINE]

The pet store I got my red foot from told us we should be sprinkling timothy hay throughout the enclosure and sold us a big bag I used to back when he was on repti-bark.

Today when i was spraying his shell, I saw the bag of hay and wondered if I should put it in his new enclosure.

What do you guys think?

 

[Redfoot NERD]

Another example of Pet Store NONSENSE!!!

Timothy hay is for horses and "grassland" tortoises.. NEVER Redfoot tortoises.

NERD

 

[NicholsNINE]

Ah. Won't put it back then.

So would it hurt him?

The pet store said it wasn't for eating but rather to make everything smell nicer to him. I don't know if that makes any sense at all haha.

 

[kellysmith1976]

Is there any bedding as such for reds?...

I have heard people using Aspen?... And also Meadow Hay, Although i dont know what speciesof torts they had...

 

[Yvonne G]

Is there any bedding as such for reds?...

I have heard people using Aspen?... And also Meadow Hay, Although i dont know what speciesof torts they had...

For the redfoot tortoises you need a substrate that you can keep moist. So it would be good to use something like spagnum moss. I've heard folks say you can buy it a Lowe's.

Yvonne

 

[Kristina]

Home Depot carries it too, the same Lee Mosser brand that Terry uses. It is I think $4 a bag.

Kristina

 

[Redfoot NERD]

Read all about it.. http://www.mosserlee.com/page/What_Is_Sphagnum_Moss.aspx

NERD

 

[Crazy1]

Hays all types and Aspen if kept wet mold and mildew. Do not use these with Redfoots if you keep them in a damp enviornment-and you should. I suggest the Mosser Lee Spargnum moss and Terry's site listed above.