Do you think it is safe to use garden bark ( bought from garden centre ) as a substrate for a tortoise table
2007-09-03 09:49:25 · 8 answers · asked by braveheart170660 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
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2007-09-04 14:33:38 · answer #1 · answered by Greg C. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can get a special substrate especially for tortoises and reptiles from most pet stores or try the tortoise shop on the Internet these are a great supplier of all tortoise needs i wouldn't used sand as this could get on the food and be ingested by the tortoise, your best bet is to order the correct substrate from a reputable dealer.
2007-09-05 08:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by fruitcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No:
There are bugs and mites in garden bark as the substrate is not clean plus there are microscopic parasites in the oils of cedar wood & when the scales of the snake get wet this parasite can penetrate through the scales & causes scale rot.
If you are going to use something from a general DIY store then I would sagest microwaving it to kill any parasite that may be in there but personally I would get something from the pet store.
2007-09-03 17:22:23 · answer #3 · answered by Chrisssss 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A mixture of peat moss (non treated) and sterile playground sand (Home Depot, Lowes) makes a nice substrate for most tortoises. No garden bark.
2007-09-03 18:52:27 · answer #4 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No simply put most all varieties of garden bark are treated to keep bugs away This of course is not safe
2007-09-03 17:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by my3mohrkids 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd say no because it isnt made for that purpose. IT should be clean and sterile and free from any beasties that could harm your tortoise
2007-09-04 10:06:00 · answer #6 · answered by Carrot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if it lists the EXACT types of wood being used. If cedar or pine is in there, don't use it.
2007-09-03 17:18:19 · answer #7 · answered by Susan W 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
yeah probably seeing that newspaper isnt very good since there is ink all over it.
i woudl say that should be normal for the turtle after all they live in the wild.
2007-09-03 17:11:20 · answer #8 · answered by Jen L-Baby #1 due Nov 15, 2010 ! 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋