Redfoot tortoise substrate

What is the best type of substrate to use for red foot tortoises? In a indoor incloser.

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Feb 19, 2010
 sphagnum is better
by: Anonymous

sphagnum moss is better. it retains moisture much better and is healthier should the redfoot choose to graze on the substrate which they always do.
Feb 12, 2010
 redfoot tortoise substrate
by: Anonymous

See http://www.chelonia.org/articles/redfootcare.htm

A redfoot tortoise needs humidity, and cyprus mulch will help you to retain that.

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