Box Turtle and Tortoise Discussion :: Just got a Desert Tortoise Hatchling

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Post Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:38 am   Just got a Desert Tortoise Hatchling

I set up a terrarium for it and I want to know if sand is going to be a suitable substrate for the hatchling. I have read mixed reports that it is not ok, but i dont see why that would be bad as they live... IN THE DESERT! There is alot of sand there if i am not mistaken
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Post Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:28 pm   

Sorry I don't know anything about tortoises.
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Post Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:09 pm   

I think sand would heat up too, fast, but there from the sand, so naturally, they should be hotter.I think you should put some sand down.
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Post Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:26 am   

Why not use grass hay and that solves the problem all together. The reason most people do not use sand with reptiles is due to the risk of impaction if swallowed. I thought desert tortoises where/are illegal to have in California...To be honest I would get a Sulcata at least you know you wont end up in jail or with a huge fine. Just remember they get HUGE so they are not good for small homes or apartments.
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Post Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:37 am   

http://tortoiseforum.org/forum-5.html

This is a great forum where you can get plenty of pictures of set ups for your DT and ask all the questions you want. Good luck.
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