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19-05-2008, 11:14 AM
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Alternative substrates to hemp
After hearing about the Tortoise that died after ingesting Hemp , I thought a thread where people could suggest alternative substrates would help those wanting to steer away from the hemp - so fire away with any suggestions...
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19-05-2008, 11:21 AM
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I think we need to hear the full story about this with vets autopsy report.
I had a problem with hemp about a year ago and told people about not using it with mating tortoises. I use top soil mixed with play sand but found it too dusty so put a layer of hemp on top for my babies. I use repti bark with my baby reds
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19-05-2008, 11:38 AM
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Agree entirely with Sarah. I hope another tortoise urban myth isnt being born here........
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19-05-2008, 12:07 PM
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I just thought it might be helpful for people to know some other substrates thats all
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19-05-2008, 01:02 PM
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I've used hemp for 6 months now with no problems. I've found it to be an excellent substrate - its cheap, convenient & the tortoises like to burrow in it. I'm not willing to write it off as a substrate on the basis of few bad stories. My guess is that this type of accident is incredibly rare & 99 times out of 100 you can use this stuff without any disasters.
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19-05-2008, 01:03 PM
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Would repti bark be suitable for a 18 month old hermann?
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19-05-2008, 01:23 PM
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There has been cases of sand and soil irritating tortoises eyes.
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Tortoise Keeper of: Red foots, Horsfields,Stars, Tunisians, Pancakes,Hermanns,Leopards and Iberas. www.shelledwarriors.co.uk No1 for Seeds, Tables, UVB, Live food, Bowls, Heating, Livefoods etc NEW IN DECOR: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk Best Seller Quick Growing Seed Mix grow fresh food ready to eat in 7ish days I also keep: 4:10.9 +4 eggs Crested Geckos, 1.2 Bearded Dragons 1.6 Chihuahuas (dogs).
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19-05-2008, 01:34 PM
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19-05-2008, 01:36 PM
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I have a sand / soil mix and a sleeping area of hemp in my torts table...
She is an 18month old Hermann. What is the general opinion on best substrate for this age/size of Hermann ?? Cheers 
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19-05-2008, 01:41 PM
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maybe hemp isnt so bad after all
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Thanks, Carl 0.0.1 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri - Merlin 1.0.0 Yorkshire Terrier - Benson
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