Substrate (10L) - soil/sand mixes
mix of high quality, organic, unfertilised top soil and play-pit sand
mimics tortoise's natural habitat
helps simulate humidity levels more closely than other substrates
helps provide microclimates as your tortoise digs down into the soil
mix of high quality, organic, unfertilised top soil and play-pit sand
mimics tortoise's natural habitat
helps simulate humidity levels more closely than other substrates
helps provide microclimates as your tortoise digs down into the soil
mix of high quality, organic, unfertilised top soil and play-pit sand
mimics tortoise's natural habitat
helps simulate humidity levels more closely than other substrates
helps provide microclimates as your tortoise digs down into the soil
This substrate has been specially prepared to provide the perfect blend of organic top soil with soft play-pit sand to mimic your tortoise’s natural habitat.
Our substrate is a tried and tested mix for the breeds of tortoise we sell here at HappyTortoises.
It will also help simulate humidity levels more closely than other substrates available.
We currently stock substrate mixes for:
Leopard tortoises
Indian Star tortoises (also suitable for Burmese Star tortoises)
and Mediterranean spur-thighed (“Greek”) tortoises (also suitable for other Mediterranean species of tortoise such as Horsfields, Hermanns and Marginated).
Directions:
Spread substrate over the bottom of the tortoise table (soil depth: approx. height of the tortoise, e.g 1-2" deep for hatchlings/juveniles)
Spot-clean daily and remove any soiled substrate
Change substrate completely every 4-6 weeks
Lightly mist substrate daily to make slightly damp as this will help maintain humidity levels and microclimates
Avoid making substrate too wet to avoid health problems
Do not allow soil to dry out and become dusty
