Tortoises are land-dwelling reptiles known for their long lifespans (some outliving humans). They feed on leaves, grasses, fungi and plants for sustenance.
This all-natural food, manufactured in the US and containing fiber and plant material that tortoises enjoy, also boasts one of the lowest protein contents for older turtles (6 inches or larger). Moisten pellets before feeding to your turtle and store in a dry place.
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Grassland Tortoise Food
Maintain the health of your tortoise with food tailored specifically for them from Zoo Med’s Natural Grassland Tortoise Food, featuring added vitamins and minerals as well as long-stem fibers – essential components of tortoises’ natural diet – along with nutritious dandelion greens, yucca leaves and other plant sources such as dandelion greens.
Perfect for Russian, Sulcata, Leopard, Packcake and Greek Hermann grassland species as well as others, this complete high-fiber diet promotes normal growth and shell development without leading to pyramiding (an abnormal condition caused by high protein/low fiber foods). No artificial colors or preservatives added!
Tortoises are known for having some of the longest lifespans among reptiles. Being herbivorous creatures, tortoises spend most of their time searching for leaves, grasses, fungi and other plant-based food sources in nature. You can help ensure their happiness and wellbeing with bedding that mimics their natural habitat and lighting that doesn’t disrupt sleep cycles.
Forest Tortoise Food
Tortoises need a varied diet to remain healthy. While herbivorous, they will occasionally consume animal matter such as bugs and reptiles.
Tortoises spend much of their day foraging for food. Their senses of smell and sight help them locate sustenance during daylight hours; then in darker conditions they use both sensory capabilities to locate prey.
Zoo Med Natural Tortoise Food is an all-natural diet designed to maintain optimal health in tortoises. Containing long stem fibers essential to overall wellbeing, its unique formulation contains nutritious yucca, dandelion greens and other fibrous tortoise favorites as well as beneficial microorganisms that assist digestion – this complete high fiber diet is suitable for Russian, Sulcata, Leopard Packcake Greek Hermann tortoises as well as others from grasslands – helping ensure optimal growth as well as shell development in these species!
Grassland Tortoise Crumbles
Slow moving reptiles like tortoises spend much of their day foraging for food, using scent detection to find what they need. Due to this reliance, tortoises tend to stay within 100 feet of their burrow or food source – one reason they live long lives–with some species even outliving humans!
Zoo Med has developed two natural tortoise foods designed to meet their special needs. The Grassland Tortoise Food offers a comprehensive, high-fiber diet including long stem fibers which form part of their natural diets. Containing nutritious yucca, dandelion greens and other fibrous plants that tortoises enjoy eating, this food supports optimal health, growth and shell development without leading to pyramiding–something high protein/low fiber diets can do.
Forest Tortoise Bedding
Tortoises require a comfortable and safe substrate in their enclosures, such as this Zoo Med tortoise substrate made from clay-based composition which encourages natural burrowing behavior of red-footed tortoises while providing adequate moisture retention and providing the reptiles with an ideal living environment.
This shredded coconut fiber bedding can be used in any type of reptile enclosure to reduce odors caused by urine, feces and leftover food, while helping prevent respiratory issues and allergies.
This all-natural forest floor substrate is an ideal habitat solution for Sulcata tortoises that enjoy high humidity environments, while acting as waste absorber to avoid fungal infections that could otherwise occur with excessive moisture in their environments. Ideal for eco-conscious pet parents seeking to provide their reptile with a fully sustainable habitat.
Forest Tortoise Lighting
Tortoises in the wild spend much of their time hiding in shade, making a hideout box an essential feature in indoor tortoise enclosures. Outdoor habitats should offer numerous places for hiding such as trees (such as desert sage or willow), bushes and cacti pads – providing shelter and hiding opportunities for tortoises alike!
Tortoises may suffer from vitamin deficiencies if their diet consists of too much fruit; however, to maintain an appropriate balance it’s also important to provide safe greens like cactus pads, turnip greens, collard greens, kale, mustard greens, dandelion greens + flowers + hibiscus leaves/flowers + alfalfa hay + red leaf lettuce as part of its regular regimen.
An easily digestible pelleted diet provides a solid basis for feedings. Supplementary foods could include grass hays or weeds – make sure that food is offered on a plate or shallow dish to minimize substrate ingestion.
