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Old 05-11-2007, 09:21 PM
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Does anyone else use moss? Also does anyone else have trays of grass?

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Old 05-11-2007, 11:24 PM
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hi i dont use moss,but i do have trays of grass in the enclosure
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is trays of grass good for your tortoise?
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Old 06-11-2007, 09:33 AM
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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.
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Old 06-11-2007, 10:41 AM
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Moss is also ok for red foots hides but it can get mouldy very quickly.
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I am purchasing a hermans so would you reccomend not havin it in there?
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Old 06-11-2007, 06:37 PM
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No not for hermanns.
I would use top soil mixed with children play sand 60/40, hemp or beech chippings.
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Old 06-11-2007, 06:38 PM
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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

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Old 06-11-2007, 06:42 PM
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Some people use trays with soil and plant grass seeds and use them. Ive never done it.
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