Tortoise behavior in different substrate

[Mys]

We changed our Russian tortoises substrate from mulch to compressed cocnut fiber. He now doesn't eat as much, and doesn't seem to like his tunnel anymore. Is the substrate not good for him, or does he need more time to get used to the new environment?

 

[leigti]

Are you keeping the substrate a little moist?

 

[Mys]

No, fairly dry. I thought it's supposed to be dry

 

[leigti]

Check out the Russian tortoise care sheet in the species specific section.

 

[Mys]

He hasn't been eating for a few days. Any advice?