bark and redfoots

newforestmum · 26-03-2007, 08:03 PM

seen some coconut bark and nature bark for sale in pet shop is this okay to use with my redfoots

**sarah** · 26-03-2007, 09:45 PM

I use repti bark with little ones and then childrens playbark with my adults.

**egyptiandan64** · 26-03-2007, 09:48 PM

Coconut husk fiber is fine for redfoots Lisa

It would depend on what bark is in the nature bark, as to whether it's all right or not.

Danny

piglet · 27-03-2007, 03:57 PM

Lisa repti bark is best for indoor enclosures especially for the little ones , outdoor I would use childrens playground chips these are safe and don't break down quickly.

Never used coconut fibre so can't comment there

D

newforestmum · 27-03-2007, 04:16 PM

next question then where do you get it from

just found one place but they wanted £8.24 + £12.99 for postage for Zoo Med Repti Bark (8.8 litre bag) not sure if that is good or bad

piglet · 27-03-2007, 05:34 PM

It is expensive Lisa but doesn't break down very quickly last ages, it can also be soaked in F10 and re-used.
Most reptile shops sell it .

The play bark is avialable from BQ not sure on price though.

D

Becks · 27-03-2007, 05:40 PM

play bark is £5 for a massive bag at b&q

imported_Lowe · 27-03-2007, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Becks

play bark is £5 for a massive bag at b&q

Not massive enough, we use 2 for our Reds enclosure.

pawsplus · 30-03-2007, 02:56 PM

I use cypress mulch, which is safe and holds moisture well.

I get it at Home Depot or Lowes, which you guys in the UK probably don't have, but any garden supply place should have it. Unless for some reason it's hard to import to the UK or something.

26-03-2007, 08:03 PM	#1
newforestmum Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Forest, Hampshire Posts: 555	bark and redfoots seen some coconut bark and nature bark for sale in pet shop is this okay to use with my redfoots __________________ Lisa

26-03-2007, 09:45 PM	#2
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	I use repti bark with little ones and then childrens playbark with my adults. __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

26-03-2007, 09:48 PM	#3
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	Coconut husk fiber is fine for redfoots Lisa It would depend on what bark is in the nature bark, as to whether it's all right or not. Danny __________________

27-03-2007, 03:57 PM	#4
piglet Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,976	Lisa repti bark is best for indoor enclosures especially for the little ones , outdoor I would use childrens playground chips these are safe and don't break down quickly. Never used coconut fibre so can't comment there D __________________ 17 years old 25 years ago

27-03-2007, 04:16 PM	#5
newforestmum Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Forest, Hampshire Posts: 555	next question then where do you get it from just found one place but they wanted £8.24 + £12.99 for postage for Zoo Med Repti Bark (8.8 litre bag) not sure if that is good or bad __________________ Lisa

27-03-2007, 05:34 PM	#6
piglet Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,976	It is expensive Lisa but doesn't break down very quickly last ages, it can also be soaked in F10 and re-used. Most reptile shops sell it . The play bark is avialable from BQ not sure on price though. D __________________ 17 years old 25 years ago

27-03-2007, 05:40 PM	#7
Becks Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 4,035	play bark is £5 for a massive bag at b&q __________________ horsfields ,redfoots ,southern and northan morrocans, map turtle . http://www.redfoottortoiseplace.piczo.com

30-03-2007, 02:56 PM	#9
pawsplus Member Hatched Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Franklin, TN (USA) Posts: 474	I use cypress mulch, which is safe and holds moisture well. I get it at Home Depot or Lowes, which you guys in the UK probably don't have, but any garden supply place should have it. Unless for some reason it's hard to import to the UK or something.

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