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RE: Nesting substrate for Greeks?

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Posted by: EJ at Mon Aug 15 09:20:23 2005  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by EJ ]  
   

I use and recommend a lightly moistened fine sand substrate of at least 6 to 8 inches deep. This allows the tortoise to dig a good well formed nest pocket.


>>Hi; My female Greek is looking to lay eggs and I'm wondering what the best substrate is for her to do so. I'm figuring a soil/sand mix?
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>>Freight
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