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Nesting area?

PostPosted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:02 pm
by Blue Flamingo
How deep should a nesting area be, and what type of substrate should I use? Also how large of an area should it cover? Does the temp at the nesting site have to be around a certen degree?How many times a month should I put her in the nesting area and how long should I leave her there? Should it be inside the house or outside? What do you guys use/do?

Ps. If this has all been answerd before, sorry. :)

PostPosted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:07 pm
by sonyj
Since I haven't had to make one, all I can do is point you to this site that has some great info on making them.

http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/Nestsites.htm

Hopefully that helps some and I'm sure others will be along to help as well. :)

PostPosted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 11:56 pm
by Blue Flamingo
thanks, What exactly is organic compost and can i buy it from Home Depot or somewhere like that.