I think your best bet for a substrate is cypress mulch. Sulcata tortoises do need slight level of humidity and it can be achieved by using cypress mulch. I had taken in a severely deformed sulcata through the reptile club I run and had to learn a lot about keeping them. I have been told the best diet for sulcata's are a variety of mixed dark greens (kale, dandelion, chicory, collard greens, etc.), orchard grass, bermuda hay and cactus pads & flowers. A good place to find food sources for tortoises is www.carolinapetsupply.com. As far as the aspen bedding goes, it is not a good substrate because it is dusty and too dry. While the sulcata tortoise is not a tropical species such as redfooted tortoises, it still needs some humidity. This is the girl I took and recently had the help of Long Island Turtle Rescue to find her a good home. She will soon be residing in San Antonio, Texas.

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