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I have a gulf coast box turtle, and I'm a bit concerned about the wood chip that I used on my flower bed-- where the turtle lives. The brand I used is Nature Scapes wood chip from Scotts (the link below) The package and their web site show that it's made of 'natural forest compost,' and it doesn't explain whether or not it is made of pine or cedar. It says it's all natural and color coated.
Q.
I understand pine or cedar mulch can be toxic to turtles. Is there anyone who knows if this brand is safe for box turtles? If it's not safe, which brand/product would you recommend?
Scotts Nature ScapeS
http://www.scotts.com/smg/catalog/p...prod10400002&itemId=cat70024&icid=hp1_mm_p_sm
I have a gulf coast box turtle, and I'm a bit concerned about the wood chip that I used on my flower bed-- where the turtle lives. The brand I used is Nature Scapes wood chip from Scotts (the link below) The package and their web site show that it's made of 'natural forest compost,' and it doesn't explain whether or not it is made of pine or cedar. It says it's all natural and color coated.
Q.
I understand pine or cedar mulch can be toxic to turtles. Is there anyone who knows if this brand is safe for box turtles? If it's not safe, which brand/product would you recommend?
Scotts Nature ScapeS
http://www.scotts.com/smg/catalog/p...prod10400002&itemId=cat70024&icid=hp1_mm_p_sm