What can I put down on ground to protect tortoise from stones?

[Honey001]

So recently the grass in my garden was replaced with stones but this means I will have to put some type of mat down when I set my tortoises outdoor enclosure up as he always tries to eat stones and also I don’t think his little legs would enjoy climbing over them all day. I just need something that I can place down and set his summer enclosure up around and then after a few days when the weather isn’t hot enough, I can just roll it up and pack it away. Any ideas on what would be safe to use?

 

[wellington]

You need to find a place that a natural substrate like the ground can be used
Anything like you are talking about wanting is not natural or recommend.

 

[wellington]

Try to see if you can find an all natural, no additives, coconut coir mat. Real ground though is best.

 

[Honey001]

Try to see if you can find an all natural, no additives, coconut coir mat. Real ground though is best.

I have absolutely no where in my garden now with natural substrate that’s why I’m pretty desperate for some type of mat. I will try and have a look for that!

 

[TammyJ]

I would use a suitable size tarpaulin as a base for the enclosure, and place cement blocks on the borders to make a wall, then add the substrate, (leaves, branches, larger rocks, pool, hides etc. But that's just me!!! I would also protect the tortoise from predators by putting wire mesh supported by a frame, across the top.

 

[SinLA]

Can you include pics?

 

[Yvonne G]

TammyJ had a good idea! I like it!

 

[TammyJ]

I would use a suitable size tarpaulin as a base for the enclosure, and place cement blocks on the borders to make a wall, then add the substrate, (leaves, branches, larger rocks, pool, hides etc. But that's just me!!! I would also protect the tortoise from predators by putting wire mesh supported by a frame, across the top.

Tammy. I don't believe you did not close the brackets! Tsk Tsk!!!

 

[Tom]

Tammy. I don't believe you did not close the brackets! Tsk Tsk!!!

And you used the word "but" to start a sentence, and you used a period instead of a comma there... But whose really checking???

 

[Tom]

So recently the grass in my garden was replaced with stones but this means I will have to put some type of mat down when I set my tortoises outdoor enclosure up as he always tries to eat stones and also I don’t think his little legs would enjoy climbing over them all day. I just need something that I can place down and set his summer enclosure up around and then after a few days when the weather isn’t hot enough, I can just roll it up and pack it away. Any ideas on what would be safe to use?

I like Tammy's idea too. I would caution you to NOT use that realistic looking fake grass that is for sale now. Its made of UV protected plastic, and many animals will try to eat it.

 

[TammyJ]

And you used the word "but" to start a sentence, and you used a period instead of a comma there... But whose really checking???

But. It's called "Poetic License". Lol!!!