Robyn



What I was trying to say was that dirt is great. That's pretty obvious, but at the same time there can be detrimental results if done wrong. For the most dedicated uro keepers, that's not an issue, but for some, it's better for their uros if they're kept on newspaper, sand, whatever. And I say that because when some dirt gets too dry, it becomes as hard as cement. I am not saying that dirt is inferior, it is way better, but I also think that some uros will be better if kept off dirt due to their keepers' quest for convenience.



And as far as my comments regarding growth. I suppose I should give a better example. With sulcata tortoises, having a fast growth rate at a young age tends to lead to a deformed carapace that is not found at all in nature. Only, sulcatas raised in captivity shows this deformity. I believe the consensus is that is it due to a high nutrient/low fiber diet.



And far as imports go, I think they shape they come in are strictly due to the conditions they're kept in until the reach the hands of the hobbyists.

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