i like newspaper because it is easy to work with and clean. i have tried other substraits like pebbles, rocks and different mosses, and i had quite a few health issues when i used these so i only use newspaper untill breeding time.
when it comes to breeding time i get rid of the paper and just use water, some rocks,plastic plants and some turtle docks in a 60cm by 30cm tank and i try to simulate rain by pumping the water up and through perforated pvc pipes.
oh yeh every few months i like to give them a mouse each..
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