As a new tortoise owner, one of the most difficult topics can be what to feed their Testudo tortoises safely. Introduced too early can alter their eating patterns permanently and lead to ongoing issues later. Grocery store greens, lettuces and …
Leopard geckos require a varied diet of feeder insects for proper nourishment. Some owners even dust these foods with vitamin powder to increase the nutritional content. One of the easiest types of feeder insects to source and store are black …
Giant day geckos make fun and rewarding pets to own, though it’s important to note they can be picky eaters. In general, you should offer your pet insects and fruit every other meal along with commercial nectar substitute. All foods …
Tortoises typically feed on leaves, grasses, sow thistle and dandelion leaves, low-fat proteins and occasional berries. Fruit should only be given in small doses as too much can cause nutritional deficiency if consumed regularly, giving as a treat only. Also …
Frozen turtle food provides an easily digestible and nutritionally complete meal for their aquatic friends. Packed with essential vitamin D3, calcium and other important elements beneficial to turtle health, the formula comes complete with everything a reptile requires to survive …
Flukers crested gecko food is a meal replacement powder designed to be mixed with water and offers protein sources from peas, lima beans, whey and eggs as well as fruit sources like mango and apple. This product is specially formulated …
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 …
Crested geckos are omnivorous animals, meaning they require a varied diet to thrive. Many keepers utilize commercial crested gecko diet powders such as Repashy or Pangea as a starting point, supplementing with fresh fruits, vegetables and insects as needed. Crickets …
Crested geckos may develop various health issues, such as Floppy Tail Syndrome and Metabolic Bone Disease. Thankfully, these problems can easily be prevented with a healthy diet. These commercial crested gecko powder foods are specifically formulated to include all of …
Box turtles should be fed a variety of food items. Limiting themselves to only one or two food sources can lead to nutritional imbalances or deficiencies. An ideal diet for box turtles consists of 80-90% vegetables and flowers and 10% …