Best way to provide humidity for my hatchling Hermens

[yuna1971]

I suppose another worry about spaghnum moss is if there's an odd bit and they ingest it...that sort of worried me, have to say. xx

[EJ]

I believe that is shredded coconut hulls. I use that for frogs and snakes which like it moist.

That would be good stuff for a tortoise hide as long as it is kept damp. Otherwise it gets real dusty.

Originally Posted by shellonia

I've always bought the dried blocks-Surrey Pet Supplies sell them cheaply. You get such a lot from one brick and no waste. Just break a bit off and soak. Only disadvantage is that they drag it all around the table!! I've gone back to using the damp sponge attached to roof of hide. If you give gentle heat at night then you should get correct humidity hopefully

[EJ]

Acidic... totally nontoxic.

Originally Posted by yuna1971

I suppose another worry about spaghnum moss is if there's an odd bit and they ingest it...that sort of worried me, have to say. xx

[yuna1971]

Thanks. Someone told me that it was dangerous... Have to say though it doesn't look particularly easy for them to chew or swallow. But then again, why would they be attracted to it anyhow. There's no real smell, apart from an earthy type dampy smell.xx

[EJ]

I've had tortoises try it and spit it out. The attraction is that it is green in color when it is wet.

Originally Posted by yuna1971

Thanks. Someone told me that it was dangerous... Have to say though it doesn't look particularly easy for them to chew or swallow. But then again, why would they be attracted to it anyhow. There's no real smell, apart from an earthy type dampy smell.xx

[TillyTortoise]

One of the Stars ate some once, I haven't seen it touch it since though..

[yuna1971]

Is it true Ed, that greens and reds , the more primary colours , they see better?? I also think White is another one... But green you are right, I do see Lily attracted to that. But also red, yellow, White. I wish I could really understand what they see, and the distance that they see it..
I suppose that's why I keep a strip with full spectrum in Lilys indoor enclosure, I hope it makes a bit of difference in the strength of his vision in there. xx

[EJ]

I don't know what they see but they are attracted to those colors.

Originally Posted by yuna1971

Is it true Ed, that greens and reds , the more primary colours , they see better?? I also think White is another one... But green you are right, I do see Lily attracted to that. But also red, yellow, White. I wish I could really understand what they see, and the distance that they see it..
I suppose that's why I keep a strip with full spectrum in Lilys indoor enclosure, I hope it makes a bit of difference in the strength of his vision in there. xx

[yuna1971]

It's quite unique...xx

[Shelled Lady]

Originally Posted by EJ

How do you sterilize it?()

Come on, do you sterilize all the grass your tortoises walk on!