Bee pollen has long been considered “nature’s perfect food”. Packed full of proteins, vitamins, minerals, beneficial fatty acids, carotenoids and bioflavonoids as well as the only plant source of vitamin B12, bee pollen makes an excellent food source for Bearded …
Leopard geckos are an unusual species, which requires special food requirements for proper living conditions. A recently introduced food solution allows pet owners to prepare a gel diet without breeding and dusting live insects themselves. Leopa Gel has been specially …
Geochelone sulcata tortoise species is the largest terrestrial tortoise species. Adult individuals can weigh over 200 pounds and reach 30 inches from nose to tail length. They are herbivores and depend on a diet of grasses, succulent plants, flowers and …
Turtle populations declined sharply during the middle of the 20th century as overhunting brought them dangerously close to extinction. Brazil eventually banned commercial hunting and launched a public awareness campaign. At her restaurant in Sao Paulo, chef Ana Luisa Trajano …
Tortoises, being herbivorous creatures, must consume plenty of fresh vegetables to remain healthy. Unfortunately, certain foods such as potatoes contain glycoalkaloids such as solanine and chaconine that may prove toxic for these tortoises. Though you should avoid feeding fruits and …
Tomatoes provide water that helps prevent dehydration. Furthermore, tomatoes provide essential vitamin A and C which is vital for tortoise health as well as potassium, Folate, and Vitamin B6 nutrient content. Tortoises are herbivorous creatures and should consume predominantly vegetables …
Russian tortoises need a diet rich in fiber and low in protein and fat to thrive. Furthermore, foods high in oxalates (such as spinach and kale) should be avoided to avoid Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD). Tortoises should consume an ideal …
Marbled geckos are predominantly insectivores and feed on small insects such as flies, crickets and wax worms. Additionally, they will consume fruit baby food or prepared meals such as boiled timothy hay. Feed them gut-loaded crickets, mealworms, butterworms and wax …
Although tortoises feed solely on plants in their native environments, they have also proven themselves adept opportunistic feeders. When offered food like dog food which contains animal proteins and excess uric acid that could lead to skeletal deformities it should …
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles love nothing more than indulging in some pizza. Antonio’s Pizza-Rama boxes can often be seen sitting idly around their secret lair. Leonardo, Donatello and Michelangelo each had their own favorite toppings when it comes to pizza …