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Can anyone recommend any web site that would sell this at a discount? I know I've been people mention that they can be bought in packs of 3 or4 and they aren't as expensive as the stores. I pay $7 for one box and I am sure I have seen people mention a better price. Also does anyone mix this and play sand in their tortoise's home? How much does play sand usually cost? I am just trying to see if it makes more sense to buy the large play sand rather than a smaller bad they sell for $9 at my local pet store.

It would blow you away at what you can find at Home Depot, or similat hardware store, for you tortoies. Playsand usually runs about $3 for 60 lbs. You can use silica/blasting sand as well. Some paranoid folks believe that the silica sand is harmful... it is the same stuff as play sand except that it is graded.
Here are 2 online resources for you.
http://www.beanfarm.com/
http://www.lllreptile.com/
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Ed
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Trying to keep the fun in Chelonian care

I don't even bother with the bed-a-beast either. I use organic top soil (no additives) and play sand. Costs me like $6 to do all 4 of my enclosures.

Christina
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0.0.1 Hatchling Indian Star Tortoise (Sitara)
1.1 Russian Tortoise (Willy & Mikey)
0.1 Ornate Box Turtle (Lily)
1.0 Red Eared Slider (Chester)
0.0.2 White's Tree Frog (Kermit & Phil)
0.0.1 Red eyed Tree Frog (Justin)
0.0.1 Big Eyed Tree Frog
0.0.2 Bubbling Frog
0.0.2 Tiger Leg Tree Frogs (Akari & Shiro)
0.0.3 Amazonian Milky Tree Frogs
0.0.1 Dwarf Megophrys
0.0.2 Rainbow Burrowing Frog/Ornate Hopper
0.0.1 Asian Blue Webbed Gliding Tree Frogs
0.0.1 Albino Pacman Frog
0.1 Praire Dog (Timmy)
0.2 Chinchillas (Layla & Snickers)
0.3 mice
0.1 dog (Holly)
2.0 Cats (Champ & Bear)

Oh and a husband

Do you know what brand of top soil you usually use? I think that sounds a lot easier to take care of than the bed a beast. I've bought a soil a while back but it was the kind with a those white stones inside. I was told those aren't great for the torts.

I heard of some people using something called Nature's way. I am using one that is made by Long island Compost. but I live on Long Island, I do not know if it is available in other places. I would go to the depot or your local (large) garden center) and ask for a Organic top soil. When you find it just make sure there are no additives, check the ingredients. I even called the company to ensure of its safety b/c I also use it for my frogs so it would be even more deadly for them.

Good luck
Christina
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0.0.1 Hatchling Indian Star Tortoise (Sitara)
1.1 Russian Tortoise (Willy & Mikey)
0.1 Ornate Box Turtle (Lily)
1.0 Red Eared Slider (Chester)
0.0.2 White's Tree Frog (Kermit & Phil)
0.0.1 Red eyed Tree Frog (Justin)
0.0.1 Big Eyed Tree Frog
0.0.2 Bubbling Frog
0.0.2 Tiger Leg Tree Frogs (Akari & Shiro)
0.0.3 Amazonian Milky Tree Frogs
0.0.1 Dwarf Megophrys
0.0.2 Rainbow Burrowing Frog/Ornate Hopper
0.0.1 Asian Blue Webbed Gliding Tree Frogs
0.0.1 Albino Pacman Frog
0.1 Praire Dog (Timmy)
0.2 Chinchillas (Layla & Snickers)
0.3 mice
0.1 dog (Holly)
2.0 Cats (Champ & Bear)

Oh and a husband