Another sand and top soil question

boothy · 25-06-2010, 10:50 AM

May sound an obvious, but why do people mix sand with the top soil? What are the pro's and con's
Stephen

michelleturner · 25-06-2010, 07:23 PM

yeah i was wondering this too actually, we're about to refurb stompy's tank with some soil but read on here that sand irritates their eyes sometimes so pros and cons would be good

**Bindi** · 25-06-2010, 08:28 PM

I understand it is to help create a better medium for helping them to thermoregulate. The sand makes a better consistency for them to burrow/ dig down in, it kinda holds it's shape better and breaks up better than soil alone....if you get me

Others opinions on this would be most welcome

Jemma1 · 25-06-2010, 09:24 PM

Also if you are mixing with top soil, sand is a lot cheaper to buy to bulk it out??

ziggy's owner · 25-06-2010, 09:53 PM

some people dont use it as sand gets in the torts eyes, and make them sore

**Alan1** · 26-06-2010, 09:08 AM

I just use topsoil. after a while the topsoil breaks down and dries out and become sandy anyway

Marly · 26-06-2010, 09:11 AM

I agree with Alan. I did mix sand originaly but it did seem to get in Marly's eyes. Now I just just soil.

EquestrianBabe · 26-06-2010, 09:14 AM

We use B&Q topsoil and it is brilliant

boothy · 26-06-2010, 09:57 AM

Thats what I have bought, I am wondering if the reason for sand mixture is just to alter humidity levels?

25-06-2010, 10:50 AM	#1
boothy Member Egg Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 57	Another sand and top soil question May sound an obvious, but why do people mix sand with the top soil? What are the pro's and con's Stephen

25-06-2010, 08:28 PM	#3
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	I understand it is to help create a better medium for helping them to thermoregulate. The sand makes a better consistency for them to burrow/ dig down in, it kinda holds it's shape better and breaks up better than soil alone....if you get me Others opinions on this would be most welcome __________________

25-06-2010, 09:24 PM	#4
Jemma1 Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,573	Also if you are mixing with top soil, sand is a lot cheaper to buy to bulk it out?? __________________

25-06-2010, 09:53 PM	#5
ziggy's owner Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: west midlands Posts: 4,152	some people dont use it as sand gets in the torts eyes, and make them sore __________________ 2.0.0 spur thighs 2.3.0 hermanns 2.1.1 marginated 0.0.4 leopard 2.8.0 guinea pigs 1.2.0 Springers 1.0.0 hamster 0.0.1 Blue Tongue skink 2.2.0 Beardies And tropical fish Also have baby marginated tortoises for sale

26-06-2010, 09:11 AM	#7
Marly Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 1,202	I agree with Alan. I did mix sand originaly but it did seem to get in Marly's eyes. Now I just just soil. __________________

25-06-2010, 07:23 PM	#2
michelleturner Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 12	yeah i was wondering this too actually, we're about to refurb stompy's tank with some soil but read on here that sand irritates their eyes sometimes so pros and cons would be good

26-06-2010, 09:08 AM	#6
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	I just use topsoil. after a while the topsoil breaks down and dries out and become sandy anyway

26-06-2010, 09:14 AM	#8
EquestrianBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: At home with my pets! Posts: 3,991	We use B&Q topsoil and it is brilliant __________________ I ♥ Horses

26-06-2010, 09:57 AM	#9
boothy Member Egg Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 57	Thats what I have bought, I am wondering if the reason for sand mixture is just to alter humidity levels?

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