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Habistat Tortoise Bedding

Habistat Tortoise Bedding
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HabiStat Tortoise Bedding is a natural, low-dust substrate blend designed for Mediterranean and terrestrial tortoises. Encourages natural digging behaviours, offers excellent drainage and creates a realistic dry habitat.

  • Natural soil-and-sand blend for tortoises
  • Low-dust, safe, and breathable
  • Supports digging and foraging behaviours
  • Great drainage with natural humidity balance
  • Suitable for all European tortoises
  • Creates a realistic dry environment

Habistat Tortoise Bedding - 10 Litre
Off Site (may take 1 extra working day)
10 Litre
Earn 45 PetPoints
£12.78£9.20

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HabiStat Tortoise Bedding is a premium blend designed specifically to meet the natural needs of Mediterranean, Russian and other European tortoise species. Made from a mix of sterilised soil, sand and natural particles, this substrate provides a safe, breathable, and supportive environment that mimics the dry, open habitats tortoises experience in the wild.

The texture allows for stable burrowing and easy movement while helping to maintain a healthy humidity gradient. Ideal for stimulating natural behaviours such as digging and foraging, HabiStat Tortoise Bedding also supports good shell and skin health thanks to its low-dust, natural formulation.

Whether used in a dry setup or lightly misted for species requiring a humidity buffer, this substrate creates a clean, natural-looking enclosure that suits tortoises of all sizes.

Key Benefits

  • Natural-Looking and Realistic - Mimics the dry, earthy substrate tortoises prefer
  • Supports Natural Behaviour - Helps encourage digging, exploring, and burrowing
  • Low Dust & Safe - Gentle on eyes, skin, and respiratory systems
  • Excellent Drainage - Prevents soggy areas while maintaining a healthy humidity gradient
  • Stable Surface - Firm enough to support natural walking motion and reduce splay-leg risks
  • Ideal for European Tortoise Species - Perfect for Greek, Hermann’s, Russian, Marginated, and more

Directions of Use

  • Remove old substrate and clean enclosure before use
  • Spread HabiStat Tortoise Bedding to 2-3 inches (3-4 inches for diggers)
  • Shape terrain with gradients and mounds for natural behaviour
  • Keep substrate mostly dry; mist lightly only if needed for juveniles
  • Spot clean daily, replacing soiled substrate with fresh bedding
  • Fully replace substrate every 4-6 weeks
  • Monitor temperature and humidity; adjust heating/misting as required

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