i'm not sure if this has been asked before, i have my topsoil now to mix with the sand but wasnt sure if i needed to freeze it first?

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It might be a good idea so that any little bugs can be removed.

make sure you sieve it after you've frozen it though

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If its sterilised topsoil (which is what is reccomended) there is no need. I know some people who heat their topoil in the oven before using it. I don't and have never had any problems.

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yeah it says sterilised on the bag

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1.1.0 moggy ~ leo + josie
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons ~ Sammy + Daisy
1.0.0 Boyfriends

I fill my entire garden with sterilised soil for my torts. Only kidding

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I never freeze mine, but for smaller tortoises i always remove all the soil and give a good clean out every couple of months (i spot clean every day).

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In my opinion freezing topsoil will not remove bacteriar/bugs etc. It will just make them lie dormant until it's warmed up again. I have heard of people putting it in the oven which i think would be more effective but as everyone else has said if it's sterilised there shouldn't be any need anyway. Hope this helps

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Thts why you have to sieve it after. But putting in the oven sounds like a better approach.

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