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Old 21-09-2014, 09:19 PM   #1
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hi I have a spurthighed tort,
I have her in a brilliant substrate but need some more and i bought in bulk last time and cannot remember where i got it from.
I am looking for a soil/sand mix that would be suitable.

can I have a couple of recommendations of where to get it from from experience. Don't want to waste money thats all

thanks!!!
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Old 22-09-2014, 06:48 AM   #2
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hi I have a spurthighed tort,
I have her in a brilliant substrate but need some more and i bought in bulk last time and cannot remember where i got it from.
I am looking for a soil/sand mix that would be suitable.

can I have a couple of recommendations of where to get it from from experience. Don't want to waste money thats all

thanks!!!
The garden?
Top soil ?
Sand is not really needed, as it can iratate their eyes.
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Old 22-09-2014, 03:35 PM   #3
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I agree with Sandy. Sterilised topsoil is all you need. I get mine from Wickes.
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Old 22-09-2014, 04:30 PM   #4
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I have to agree with Sandy and Emma, top soil from wickes, no sand needed.
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