Safe substrates include coconut coir, organic topsoil, cypress mulch, and a mix of soil and sand. Substrates should be non toxic, retain some moisture, and allow the tortoise to dig and burrow naturally.
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Safe substrates include coconut coir, organic topsoil, cypress mulch, and a mix of soil and sand. Substrates should be non toxic, retain some moisture, and allow the tortoise to dig and burrow naturally.