Diet of sulcata tortoises should consist of up to 75% grasses and hays (in combination with some vegetables), while high protein foods like beans, nuts and legumes should be limited or avoided entirely. Timothy hay is an ideal food choice …
Crested geckos require a variety of foods in order to remain happy and healthy. Some of their preferred fruits include mango, kiwi, papaya and raspberries – as well as cactus fruit and strawberries! Many owners of crested geckos choose commercial …
Crested geckos must consume fresh and high-quality food that contains twice as much calcium than phosphorus to prevent their hard, brittle exoskeletons from hardening within their bodies and becoming calcium rich. Crested gecko diets that consist of insects are extremely …
Box turtles thrive when offered a diet rich in plants and flowers that are nontoxic to them. As long as these food sources remain safe for consumption by their environment, they’re sure to benefit immensely! Target 50% plant material and …
Super worms may seem dangerous to leopard geckos, but the risks they present to full-grown leopard geckos are minimal. You can safely offer small numbers as treats once in awhile. Leopard geckos, as with any obligate carnivore, require a varied …
Wild turtles are ambush predators, feeding on fish, invertebrates and amphibians. Domesticated varieties tend to prefer vegetation or pellets but will still thrive by eating crickets, worms or amphibians from time to time. Florida softshell turtles require large habitats that …
Red-eared sliders typically inhabit bodies of still, warm water in their native environment. Although they occasionally emerge for sunbathing excursions, they always return quickly to their habitats. Cooked proteins such as beef or chicken do not provide a balanced nutritional …
Leopard geckos are opportunistic insectivores in their natural environment, eating mostly insect feeders such as dubia roaches, mealworms and crickets. From time to time, it may be beneficial to supplement your leopard gecko’s diet with some special treats, such as …
Leopard geckos are insectivores, meaning any food other than insects could pose significant health issues for them. While vets might suggest offering fruit as part of treatment plans for sick geckos, it would be best to forgo this option altogether. …
Sulcata tortoises hailing from the Sahara desert have an ideal environment in which they thrive: dry grasslands. Although they do enjoy eating vegetables and fruit, it is wise to limit their protein consumption for optimal results. Diets for pet hedgehogs …