2006-11-24 11:20:51 · 6 answers · asked by daschund_daddy 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
yes it use , perfect
2006-11-27 14:24:52 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the species- sand is OK for low-humidity species. Not great, but OK.
A good substrate is easy to clean or replace, offers great traction (which neither sand nor newspaper does), supports either high or low humidity (depending on the needs), does not produce dust or smells, and is not easily eaten by accident (and if it IS eaten, wil not harm the turtle.)
Sand is hard to clean, and far too easy to eat. Pea-sized gravel is better. Heavy corrugated paper is loved by many. Some use stone tiles (linoleum is pretty slick), others like washable carpet.
One of the best rated is simple soil. Start with a clean potting mix, then combine it with sand, peat, or whatever you need to make a nice mix. There are several shredded woods that many keepers mix in as well.
The site http://www.russiantortoise.com has a good article on the subject.
2006-11-24 14:09:03 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of tortoise?
any way as a general rule i would say no. lots of tortoises do not heve great eyesight, and will accidentally eat substrate material. also if feeding veggies, moisture will make sand stick to the food and the tortoise will eat some.
over time you may get a sand impaction.
i wouls suggest using something the tort cannot eat, like newspaper or the astroturf stuff sold for reptiles. or something safe for the tort to eat. such as shredded hay, straw, or hay based pelleted material.
2006-11-24 11:51:26 · answer #3 · answered by petermorgan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My vet said the best thing to use is either Timmothy Hay or Orchard grass which can be found in pet stores usually in the hamster or mice section. If your tortoise eats it it's fine it only adds ruffage.
I have two Greek tortoises and they love tramping through this grass. Also you can use reptile carpet or lizard carpet but understand this is not absorbent and can leave a tank stinky fast.
2006-11-28 04:20:41 · answer #4 · answered by rkohr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think gravels better or even just newspaper. sand can get stuck up its nose and cause breathing problems
2006-11-24 11:36:28 · answer #5 · answered by crazycatlady1990 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, they could eat it and become impacted (bad)
use clean soil instead
2006-11-24 20:49:11 · answer #6 · answered by Loollea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋