horsfields hatchling substrate?

sid11 · 21-09-2016, 04:03 PM

hey,
I have just got a hatchling horsefields tortoise and was wondering how damp the substrate should be becasue he keeps digging and the substrate doesnt really hold burrows too well. i didnt want to dampen the substrate lots as i know the problems it can cause, so i thought i would seek advice here.

many thanks

Ozric Jonathan · 14-10-2016, 09:13 PM

Hi and welcome!

What kind of substrate are you using?

CherryBrandy · 16-10-2016, 03:16 PM

Welcome Sid, 65% humidity but not soaking, so that's about 4 mister sprays onto the top of the substrate usually but as Jonathan asks it depends what substrate. Horsfields are cute little things but need loads of stimulation - difference between a working springer and a Chichicua. Piece of broken pot is great for them to burrow under so don't rely on the substrate as that will always give way and provide the mattress. If you've got wood chip - ditch it - worse substrate ever for any tortoise, CB

terrypin · 17-10-2016, 02:31 PM

As has already been asked what type of substrate. Just as important could I ask what depth of Substrate, this very important horsfeildi are not as forgiving as some types of tortoise. Close attention needs to be paid to their environment.

21-09-2016, 04:03 PM	#1
sid11 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 5	horsfields hatchling substrate? hey, I have just got a hatchling horsefields tortoise and was wondering how damp the substrate should be becasue he keeps digging and the substrate doesnt really hold burrows too well. i didnt want to dampen the substrate lots as i know the problems it can cause, so i thought i would seek advice here. many thanks

14-10-2016, 09:13 PM	#2
Ozric Jonathan Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West of Scotland Posts: 4,226	Hi and welcome! What kind of substrate are you using? __________________ Testudo Hermanni Hermanni (Corse) tortoises

16-10-2016, 03:16 PM	#3
CherryBrandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SE England Posts: 4,262	Welcome Sid, 65% humidity but not soaking, so that's about 4 mister sprays onto the top of the substrate usually but as Jonathan asks it depends what substrate. Horsfields are cute little things but need loads of stimulation - difference between a working springer and a Chichicua. Piece of broken pot is great for them to burrow under so don't rely on the substrate as that will always give way and provide the mattress. If you've got wood chip - ditch it - worse substrate ever for any tortoise, CB __________________ Horsfields, Spur Thighed, & Marginata

17-10-2016, 02:31 PM	#4
terrypin Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: jersey c.i. Posts: 2,928	As has already been asked what type of substrate. Just as important could I ask what depth of Substrate, this very important horsfeildi are not as forgiving as some types of tortoise. Close attention needs to be paid to their environment. __________________ these are my own opinions do with them what you will. _________________

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