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[AlexBenitez]

Does anyone else use moss? Also does anyone else have trays of grass?

cheers

[bling]

hi i dont use moss,but i do have trays of grass in the enclosure

[AlexBenitez]

is trays of grass good for your tortoise?

[wizzasmum]

Originally Posted by AlexBenitez

is trays of grass good for your tortoise?

Only if you have leopards or other African torts, otherwise it can contribute to shell rot by having to keep the roots continually damp. As part of a mixed outdoor terrain though it is OK.

[SWsarah]

Moss is also ok for red foots hides but it can get mouldy very quickly.

[AlexBenitez]

I am purchasing a hermans so would you reccomend not havin it in there?

[SWsarah]

No not for hermanns.
I would use top soil mixed with children play sand 60/40, hemp or beech chippings.

[AlexBenitez]

i already have top soil with play sand but i was wondering if you could use trays of grass aswell but now i know not to

thanks

[SWsarah]

Some people use trays with soil and plant grass seeds and use them. Ive never done it.