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09-01-2013, 12:28 AM
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What substrate to use?
I have had my family complaining recently about the smell of the torts. I do believe its the food (pellets) that the problem, but would changing to soil help this or make it worse. I currently use grass pellets and want to change anyway.
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09-01-2013, 12:43 AM
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http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ight=coco+coir have a read of this thread
 Also maybe change what you are feeding the torts? Try weeds or florette lettuce mix to improve the diet? good luck
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09-01-2013, 08:25 AM
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I have always used ProRep Tortoise life substrate and I can't fault it, I think its really good.
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09-01-2013, 08:43 AM
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Top soil is your best bet.
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10-01-2013, 12:55 AM
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Maybe you could try feeding a meal and then removing the leftovers. I know some pellet makers say the tortoise should have constant access to the pellets but I'm not convinced by that.
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