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Old 07-08-2013, 11:31 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by Frankie22 View Post
Hiya,
I've just changed my tortoises substrate to tortoise terrin pets at home one it contains sterilised top soil, sand, Calcium and limestone. As soon as I put him back he's eating it and won't stop is this safe him??
Maybe he just needs the calcium in it. Have you tried calcium block? I break a block up for mine but since he s an adult he only seems to need it early season. Never heard of a tortoise eating soil though I admit.
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