Russian Tortoise Aspen Bedding

Feb 20 2012 2 lynnedit well known member.

Russian tortoise aspen bedding.

Another member from seattle who used to post a lot used aspen exclusively. The best substrate bedding for a russian tortoise. They also do not allow the tortoise to have a hot end nor thermoregulate. Russian tortoises that go without the right substrates for an extended period of time can eventually develop kidney issues and bladder calculi.

When climate permits it s best to house russian tortoises outside in large penned off areas containing tortoise safe plants such as prickly pear cassia various grasses and morning glory. How often should you change the substrate of a russian tortoise. Aspen shavings. Both may work for some species however they are not suitable for russian tortoises.

1 16 of 308 results for russian tortoise bedding best seller in reptile terrariums. Amazon s choice for russian tortoise bedding. Is aspen bedding suitable for tortoise enclosures. Commonly asked questions about russian tortoise bedding q.

The best thing that you can use as a substrate bedding for your russian tortoise is a combination of soil with sand. The glass on the front of the cage tank can stress your tortoise out as it cannot pass through. Using substrates is part of a tortoise s nature so having adequate substrate materials is probably important for a tortoise s general well being as well. Many users say that their russian tortoises love to dig around and burrow in their zilla bedding as it packs well and doesn t irritate their eyes.

Changing the substrate depends on the depth and also the size of the terrarium. The soil is perfect for digging and it provides a lot of thermal benefits. Joined feb 25 2011 messages 5 730 location city and or state southwest washington. Cypress mulch and hardwood mulch.

Fluker labs repta bark all natural bedding. I am sure a lot of members will say that it is not. 4 6 out of 5 stars 414. If it is 6 inches deep.

If your substrate is about 2 inches deep then you will need to change it in 3 or 4 months. Zoo med eco earth loose coconut fiber substrate. In europe hemp is a popular substrate. For one to two adult tortoises pens should be no smaller than 2 x 4 surrounded by walls at least a foot high above ground and no less than half.

4 7 out of 5 stars 2 252. Russian tortoises should not be housed in a vivarium or a fish tank as these do not provide correct ventilation. Those that use it highly recommend it but its unavailable in the us. Her tort had access.