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Old 07-11-2019, 03:57 PM   #67
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Hi again, im back looking for some recommendations again for my tortoise table set up. she's a Tunisian tortoise, ID'd by Gordon I think it was
What is the best soil/sand ratio and what products are best, im finding bit in my soil and not just dirt.
how do you keep your soil moist and not dry out so much under the heat lamp.
should I be worries that she spends most pf her time in her hide area than under the lamp?
I just used topsoil, no sand, it dries out kind of like sand.

One of those £1 hand held spray bottles from Poundland type shops to spray the soil but it dries out so quickly under a lamp that it might not be worthwile spraying at that spot.

At this time of year it's not unusual for them to be much less active but make sure it's not too hot under the lamp.

Some topsoils are better than others, usually the cheaper ones are not as good but I've had broken glass in some from both B&Q and Homebase in the past, brand makes too so it can be pot luck at times
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