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Old 23-12-2007, 09:13 PM
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Yes but they still try and eat it sometimes. I echo what shootinglou has said above.
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Old 23-12-2007, 09:18 PM
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well I have never seen her eat any and I was told it is just compressed hay is this correct?
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Old 23-12-2007, 09:20 PM
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Just another thing..This little thermometers aren't generally very accuarte.
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Old 23-12-2007, 09:21 PM
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so what do you suggest I use then?
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Old 24-12-2007, 01:06 AM
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It Isnt food !

Try telling a horsfield that - they WILL eat some and it is extremely bad for them in many ways, best get rid of it.
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Old 24-12-2007, 01:07 AM
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so what do you suggest I use then?

50/50 sand soil substrate to at least double the depth of the length of the tortoise. BTW. it's female so far.
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Old 24-12-2007, 02:14 AM
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so what do you suggest I use then?
If you are talking about thermometers then...

Thermometers and Hygrometers

..Is very accurate.
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Old 24-12-2007, 10:49 AM
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O.k can you tell me exactly what this repto turf is made of and why it is so bad please?
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Old 24-12-2007, 12:13 PM
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Hi littlefoot, i cant tell you what alpha pellets are made from as i dont know lol, all i know is that its not a natural substrate, as no tortoises would come across this in the wild. if the pellets come in contact with water wee etc then it will go sloppy and mushy which can cause mold spores etc which isnt good for any tortie, also mentioned they are high in protien if eaten. The most natural substrate to use would be a mix of top soil and childrens playsand, but as mentioned horsfields LOVE to dig so best to have a deep substrate which you can acheive due to your high walls in your table.
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i cant tell you what alpha pellets are made from as i dont know lol, all i know is that its not a natural substrate
if we are talking about alfalfa... it is indeed a natural substance

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