Coco coir is absolutely fine for hatchlings, it's nice and soft for burying into, you can mix in some top soil, this makes a very good substrate for all torts. This way you get the best of both, top soil holds the moisture better and coco coir makes it softer and less dusty.
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Suze. 
3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe
7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy
1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012
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