22-11-2017, 11:34 AM | #1 |
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Substrate changing timescale
I have my 2 year old Herman tortoise in a table with sterilised top soil.
My question is how often should I replace the top soil completely? |
22-11-2017, 12:03 PM | #2 |
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If you maintain the soil regularly by poop-picking daily, turning it over to keep it fresh, soft and moist but not wet, then I think about every quarter. I've read people doing it every month, but I don't think it's necessary if it's maintained. I often get a trowel, and my hands and just give it a good mix. If the water bowls are wet and not just a swamp, I empty them into the table and mix in with the soil each morning.
In the summer, when torts are outside more and not using their tables so much, I don't tend to change the soil at all. I might top-up with fresh topsoil and mix it in.
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22-11-2017, 03:12 PM | #4 |
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I agree too, and you can always change half the soil now and again if needed, rather than the whole lot:0)
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23-11-2017, 10:41 AM | #5 |
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ok thanks alot
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