Substrate for Leopards

rocio · 03-11-2012, 07:29 AM

I can't find any coco coir for my Leopards here in Spain. I can get the bricks that turn into bucketfuls of coir when water is added but I think that's too fine:am I right? I can buy big bags of pine as used for lizards etc. Is this OK to use or is the pine a no no for tortoises?

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Herpard · 03-11-2012, 10:08 AM

That's the stuff I used, you put it in a bucket and just add water.

Other substrate I've used is,:

Topsoil
Aubiose hemp
Carpet
Newspaper
Hay pellets
Sand

I think that's it lol.

rocio · 03-11-2012, 01:18 PM

Isn't it too fine though? I can imagine them coming out of their cave in the morning covered in fine coir,up their noses and in their eyes! This doesn't happen to yours?? Mine are quite big,6 years old, over 2 kilos.

Herpard · 03-11-2012, 01:37 PM

Not that I noticed, doesn't get as dusty as soil does.

I've used it for my leopard (12" long , 10lbs) and my hermanns.

rocio · 03-11-2012, 02:04 PM

Oh, alright then, I'll go soak a brick now! Thanks.

Val

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yagyujubei · 07-11-2012, 01:58 AM

I usually mix the coir with topsoil 50/50. Works good for me.

rocio · 10-11-2012, 08:41 PM

I shall give that a go as well----50-50 mix. Nothing ventured etc. Thanks.

onarock · 02-01-2013, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocio

I can't find any coco coir for my Leopards here in Spain. I can get the bricks that turn into bucketfuls of coir when water is added but I think that's too fine:am I right? I can buy big bags of pine as used for lizards etc. Is this OK to use or is the pine a no no for tortoises?

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I use the bricks of coir for my hatchlings and I keep it moist so it packs nice. Works great for me.

03-11-2012, 07:29 AM	#1
rocio Member Hatchling Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 595	Substrate for Leopards I can't find any coco coir for my Leopards here in Spain. I can get the bricks that turn into bucketfuls of coir when water is added but I think that's too fine:am I right? I can buy big bags of pine as used for lizards etc. Is this OK to use or is the pine a no no for tortoises? www.cactusinspain.com

03-11-2012, 10:08 AM	#2
Herpard Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norton Canes, UK Posts: 2,330	That's the stuff I used, you put it in a bucket and just add water. Other substrate I've used is,: Topsoil Aubiose hemp Carpet Newspaper Hay pellets Sand I think that's it lol.

03-11-2012, 01:18 PM	#3
rocio Member Hatchling Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 595	Isn't it too fine though? I can imagine them coming out of their cave in the morning covered in fine coir,up their noses and in their eyes! This doesn't happen to yours?? Mine are quite big,6 years old, over 2 kilos.

03-11-2012, 01:37 PM	#4
Herpard Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norton Canes, UK Posts: 2,330	Not that I noticed, doesn't get as dusty as soil does. I've used it for my leopard (12" long , 10lbs) and my hermanns.

03-11-2012, 02:04 PM	#5
rocio Member Hatchling Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 595	Oh, alright then, I'll go soak a brick now! Thanks. Val www.cactusinspain.com

07-11-2012, 01:58 AM	#6
yagyujubei Member Incubating Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Homerville, Ohio, USA Posts: 119	I usually mix the coir with topsoil 50/50. Works good for me.

10-11-2012, 08:41 PM	#7
rocio Member Hatchling Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 595	I shall give that a go as well----50-50 mix. Nothing ventured etc. Thanks.

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