14 best tortoise food

Product description

Rep-Cal Tortoise Food Rep-Cal Tortoise Food is formulated to ensure proper growth and health by providing complete and balanced nutrition. It is a veterinarian recommended food containing natural plant and fruit ingredients tortoises love and provides the 100% complete daily nutrition they need. Rep-Cal Tortoise Food has been tested successfully for tortoises by reptile veterinarians. It is fortified with optimal levels of vitamins and minerals like calcium and Vitamin D3 so no other food or supplements are required.

• Rep-Cal Tortoise Food Is Formulated To Ensure Proper Growth And Health By Providing Complete And Balanced Nutrition
• Veterinarian Recommended Containing Natural Plant And Fruit Ingredients Tortoises Love And Provides 100-Percent Complete Daily Nutrition They Need
• Tested Successfully For Tortoises By Reptile Veterinarians
• It Is Fortified With Optimal Levels Of Vitamins And Minerals Like Calcium And Vitamin D3 So No Other Food Or Supplements Are Required
• Available In 3-Pounds Plastic Bag

User questions & answers

Question:	I have a Forest Hinged back tortoise would this be a good choice along with fresh fruits and veggies
Answer:	Yes, this is good for a forest species that would have fruit and protein in its diet in the wild. I feed it as a treat and training aid for my Redfoot tortoises, which are a tropical (S. American) forest species. They love it, but it is not their primary diet--I feed them fresh fruits (25%) and greens (75%) with meat protein every 7-10 days (they pick chicken bones clean). Hope this helps!
Question:	Is this okay for sulcatas
Answer:	Well....I'm not a vet nor do I own a sulcatas but I do own a Eastern Box Turtle and a Mexican Red-Footed Tortoise. I've had the box tortoise for over 35 years and he is a character. He eats worms, meal worms, crickets, grasshoppers, regular worms, etc., like I said...he's a character but after 35 years he's healthy as a horse.....and he doesn't eat this stuff....... but the Mexican Red-Footed Tortoise which I believe is more like a sulcatas loves this stuff. When I first bought it (because he was only eating lettuce and we all know they can't live on that alone) anyway, he heard that rattle and came running.....literally....and still does. When he wants more he goes up to the container sits there and stares at it like he's reading the label.....funny..... It has fruit which I think is the deciding factor....it really smells fruity. He's originally from northern South America so you see why I compared yours and mine but I just read that feeding of fruit should be avoided regarding sulcatas so I'm not sure if this would be the best choice. Sorry I can't be of more help and feeding this food is a easy way out at feeding time but I'm not sure about yours.
Question:	Can Greek tortise eat this
Answer:	I think so. I put alittle warm water in a dish, then the food. After it softens, I put it on the tortoises lettuce.
Question:	Is this good tor desert tortoises
Answer:	See my review. This is only good as an occasional treat for a desert or grassland tort. It's high in protein (19%) and tropical fruits that a desert tort would not find in nature. Research your species care sheet on tortoise.org. Most keepers do not recommend a commercial food; it's better to feed them fresh grazing grasses and veggies. Zoo Med makes a grassland tortiose food that is more appropriate (though they may not like it as much). I gave this product 5 stars for my Redfoot tortoises, who are a tropical forest species that will eat fruit and animal protein in nature. They like this food as a treat & training aid and will not touch the grassland tort food. Hope this helps! The

Product description

Provide your tortoise a daily diet of small pellets to support healthy nutrition for growth and health for baby and juvenile tortoises. The diet includes calcium to support shell development.

• Land Turtle Formula
• Added Vitamin C and B12.
• Perfectly balanced diet for all tortoises and box turtles

User questions & answers

Question:	Ahould i sprinkle on top of fruits and veggies or serve alone
Answer:	It is okay to serve alone. But if you have fresh fruit or veggies, it's always a good idea to serve something fresh. I usually put lettuce leaves and cut fruit like watermelon and then sprinkle on top. However, there have been times when I didn't have something fresh on hand so I just served it alone.
Question:	Is this good for a baby Sulcata tortoise
Answer:	I would defer to a vet BUT this was recommended by the breeder we got our baby Russian tortoise from & she still eats it now that she's 2 years old.
Question:	Can box turtles eat this? my turtles are attracted to red and this is the only one i found i can afford at the moment. thanks
Answer:	I don't know. I believe my turtle knows it is feeding time when he smells the tortoise diet that I sprinkle on the top. He tries to eat it first.
Question:	Is this a good source of nutrients for a Desert Tortoise
Answer:	I would only use as a treat. Mazuri is better for their diet. My sulcatas won't eat this product.

Product features

Fluker's Land Turtle Formula Tortoise Diet

Description:

Fluker's tortoise diet small pellet provides your tortoise a daily diet of small pellets to support healthy nutrition for growth in babies and juveniles. The diet includes calcium to support shell development. Added vitamin c and b12.

Feeding directions:

Fluker's tortoise diet has been designed for all dry land tortoises. It should be fed to juvenile or adult tortoises one time per day, three to five times per week. For best results, feed only the amount of diet that your tortoise will consume in one day. It is not necessary to add water. Feed consumption will vary with temperature. Fresh fruits and vegetables may also be provided if desired.

Product description

At last, a natural long-stem fiber diet for Tortoises. Zoo Med is proud to announce the Natural Grassland Tortoise Food and the Natural Forest Tortoise Food. These new formulas contain long-stem fibers an important part of Tortoises natural diet. Only Zoo Meds new food contains this necessary fiber which is not found in any other commercial food. This new Natural food also contains nutritious Dandelion Greens, Yucca and other plants that tortoises love.

• Formulated for Russian, Greek, Sulcata, Leopard and Pancake Tortoises.
• Added vitamins and minerals
• No artificial colors or preservatives

User questions & answers

Question:	Has anyone tried this food on hatchling desert tortoises? I have one that's about 6-8 months old and is a picky eater. Thanks for any response
Answer:	Soak a few pellets in water till they turn to mush, then fold it up in a piece of lettuce like a little tortoise taco. Once they get used to eating it, you won't have to do the taco thing anymore. I still mix in chopped lettuce and dandelion bits, though. They like it that way.
Question:	i bought this at a pet store and gave it to my desert tortoise i mixed it with greens and i notice yes flees or some sort of bugs in the contain
Answer:	That's strange - my container / product received was / is clean no bugs - but bugs do get attracted to any food so if your tortoise home is not screened to keep out bugs you could be attracting bugs from environment(?)
Question:	Isn't 9% protein to much for a dessert tortoise (I have a sulcata
Answer:	The original "Megadiet" (Tortoise Monster Diet by Ziegler Bros.) that was recommended for years by Tortoise Group in Nevada was 12% protein & only 8.5% fiber. It was developed by nutrition specialists at the Smithsonian National Zoo to be a complete desert tortoise food, but later found to be too high protein & way too little fiber. Now they recommend this (ZooMed Grassland 9% protein/26% fiber/5:1 calcium to phosporus ratio) with growing plants to browse. I always moisten it with 2 parts water to 1 part chow until no hard pieces remain. My 2 desert torts are very big and healthy, with nice rounded shells (no "pyramiding"). They love this stuff, it just took a little getting used to. Mixed it with their favorite treats at first, then slowly cut back on the additives. TOUGH LOVE--they will eventually eat it! Their favorite occasional treats with it now are globe mallow, hibiscus flowers, dandelions, & chopped or shredded broccoli (sparingly). Avoid TOO much cabbage family--broccoli, Kale, mustard greens or collards depress their thyroids & can cause goiter. No spinach! (Its oxalic acid binds up calcium). Sure they love lettuce, but it is WORTHLESS for them, and they stop eating the good stuff! No sweet fruit, tomatoes or corn. No canned or frozen veggies or anything with sodium. Aim for at least a 2:1 calcium to phosphorus ratio, and low protein/high fiber (no dog or cat food!! Peas or beans only very sparingly--too much protein &phosphorus). For browsing you can grow dandelions, petunias, verbena, spineless cactus, hollyhocks, (young) grape leaves, rose petals, globe mallow, but use no pesticides.
Question:	Can i offer both this and the forest blend to my indian star? it looks as though they live in both habitats. also, when soaking, for how long
Answer:	Yes, this is a good addition to any tortoise's diet, even an Indian Star tortoise! It's high in fiber as it is compressed hay/grass. I feed it a 1-3 times a week, sometimes I just throw in the pellets dry as one of my Sulcata tortoises doesn't mind eating it dry. But when I do add water, I put maybe a 1/4cup in a small bowl and add warm water just above the amount of pellets, cover with anything to keep the warmth in and let it soak for about 5 minutes. It fluffs up quite a bit so a little goes a long ways when you add water! At first they didn't like it, but eventually they'll eat it when I only offer that for a week or so. And now, when I give it to them a few times a week, they don't mind it at all! That way I can be sure they get enough solid fiber along with all the veggies and greens they get!! Enjoy and good luck! -2 Sulcatas- 1 Russian

Product description

Provide your tortoise a daily diet of large pellets to support healthy nutrition for growth and health for large adult tortoises. The diet includes calcium to support shell development.

• Land Turtle Formula
• Added Vitamin C And B12
• Perfectly Balanced Diet For All Tortoises And Box Turtles

Product description

Mazuri Tortoise Diet is a high fiber diet designed for dry land herbivorous tortoises such as gopher, sulcata and Galapagos tortoises. This diet may be used with other herbivorous reptiles as well.



Feeding Directions:

 Feed approximately 2-4% of body weight. It is not necessary to moisten pellets with water.

  Feed consumption will vary with environmental temperatures.

 Feed with good quality grass hay. If desired, feed fresh fruits and vegetables

     At most 5% fruit and 20% vegetables by weight of total diet

Always provide animal with plenty of fresh, clean water. Proper humidity levels are also critical for health and proper growth of herbivorous reptiles.

• Complete nutrition - No vitamin or mineral supplementation needed. Carefully balanced mineral levels including the Calcium/Phosphorus/Vitamin D3 triad.
• High fiber level- More than enough dietary fiber to serve as either the main or the sole food item of your tortoise's diet.
• Natural Source of Antioxidants.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this good for red footed tortoises
Answer:	My red foot tortoise won't have anything to do with it, leopards, and Russians both like it very much. That being said, I would still try to get the red foot interested, I have raised a couple of hatchlings I rescued on it good product
Question:	Is this product the 5M21 formula
Answer:	Yes the larger extruded pellet 5m21
Question:	Is this good food for a desert tortoise
Answer:	Yes, this food will work for a desert tortoise, but Mazuri LS Tortoise food would be the best choice. (LS is their low starch product)
Question:	I this a good product for a Hermann's tortoise
Answer:	Honestly dark & leafy greens are best for Hermann. Curly Kale, collars, dandelion, honeysuckle, parsley, clover, bell peppers. And if you want to supplement with a food Zoo Med Natural Grasslands would probably be best. Just soak like 2 or 3 pellets in water and mix with fresh salad or alternate with salad. And in the summer if your lawn is not treated fresh clover and some time in the sun is best!!!!

Product description

The Tortoise Banquet Block is designed to offer your tortoises and Box turtles supplemental calcium while helping to maintain the beak and offer enrichment. Opuntia cactus, vegetables and alfalfa make this a great way to offer diversity to your tortoises diet.

• Helps To Prevent Overgrowth Of Your Tortoises Beak
• Great Source Of Calcium, Spineless Cactus, And Other Vegetables
• Provides enrichment as your tortoises chew the block to get the food inside
• Great Source Of Calcium, Spineless Cactus And Other Vegetables
• Pack of 2

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this ok for Sulcatas
Answer:	I would think it's safe for all tortoises. It's just a calcium block enhanced with fruits & vegetables. If your specific breed needs extra calcium this is a good option.

Product description

Healthy Herp Tortoise Treat Cactus (Opuntia sp.) is an all-natural freeze-dried treat rich in calcium and fiber that is a healthy addition to the daily diet of all tortoises. The outer spines are removed, and the leaves are washed and diced, before being freeze-dried. This results in a much longer shelf life than fresh cactus while maintaining the quality and better retaining its nutritional value without the use of preservatives. It is easily and quickly rehydrated to its natural state simply by adding warm water. As a result, it is readily accepted by tortoises and other herbivorous (plant-eating) reptiles.

• Nutritious freeze-dried cactus - lasts longer than fresh cactus
• Easy to prepare by simply rehydrating in water
• Quick and convenient - no refrigeration required!
• A rich source of calcium and fiber
• Recommended for Tortoises, Box Turtles, Uromastyx, Chuckwallas, Iguanas, Bearded Dragons, and other herbivorous and omnivorous reptiles

Product description

Turtle owners prize an active pet with varied, vivid shell color. Zilla food is formulated to deliver both, plus the life-lengthening mineral blend owners can’t recreate with table scraps or do-it-yourself pet nutrition. 40+ individual ingredients are combined to match the diet of flowers, berries, plants and insects land turtles enjoy in the wild. For extra appeal, we gave each nugget a flower shape. It’s all in one easy-to-use screw top jar, safely blended for year-round daily feeding. Just one look at the eye catching label makes it easy to find the right food.

• Land turtles & tortoises are primarily herbivores that consume plants, berries, flowers as well as some insects in the wild and this food is formulated with ingredients they need to promote excellent shell color and activity
• Can be mixed with vegetables and fruits or be fed as the primary diet
• Provide food at all times to simulate natural foraging behavior, discard moist and soiled food daily
• Food may be moistened to increase palatability
• Store in a cool, dry place for maximum freshness

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this good for baby sulcata tortoise
Answer:	My turtle is a box turtle so I googled care for your turtle. Based on what I read your turtle is better off with natural grasses and leaves. This might be ok for occasional supplementing, but not in lieu of fresh daily greens http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Sulcata-Tortoise/
Question:	Has any one given this to box turtles specifically and had good results
Answer:	I had good experience with the food. I no longer have my box turtle however.

Product description

Zoo Med's Flower Food Topper is a high fiber dietary supplement composed of dried flowers. Flowers are a natural and vital component in the diets of herbivorous and omnivorous lizards and tortoises, providing much-needed fiber, minerals, and vitamins.

• Tortoise food
• High in Fiber
• Promotes a healthy gut
• Item Package Weight: 2.1

User questions & answers

Question:	cannot be fed to box turtle...yet one review says her box turtle loves them
Answer:	I would assume it can be fed to box turtles since it’s on the packaging title. I know our tortoise loved it.
Question:	Would you recommend this for a sulcata tortoise
Answer:	I put this on the zoo med natural grassland food. My tortoise wasn't interested in it but once I added the flowers he finishes everything! It's a great topper and he's obsessed with it!

• Watch your pet thrive with wholesome nutrition. Plus, this tortoise feed contains no artificial colors or flavors.
• Give your tortoise grass hay based food. With low starch Timothy hay in a smaller pellet.
• Optimize GI tract health. High fiber pellets with live probiotic cultures.
• Support eye and skim health. Contains antioxidant vitamin A and vitamin E.

User questions & answers

Question:	can i feed this to aquatic turtles
Answer:	This is for Land Tortoises. This is not for aquatic turtles. They require different nutrients.
Question:	How big are the pellets
Answer:	Product Form: Extruded pellet: 1/4" x 1/2" length. LS is a small size LS is not the original tortoise; original which is a much bigger pellet Small fury pet sells all 3 sizes on amazon
Question:	So why can't i find the product make up anywhere? is it a secret? what's the protein amount? carb. amount
Answer:	The ingredients can be found on the Mazuri website. This diet is the 5E5L: https://www.mazuri.com/mazuri/reptile/tortoise/tortoise-ls-diets But here is the listing of ingredients, I pulled directly from their webpage: Ground timothy hay, ground soybean hulls, dried beet pulp, oat hulls, wheat middlings, ground oats, dehulled soybean meal, cane molasses, dried apple pomace, wheat germ, flaxseed, ground aspen, carrageenan, ground brown rice, dicalcium phosphate, soybean oil, artificial flavor, calcium carbonate, brewers dried yeast, salt, l-lysine, dl-methionine, choline chloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate, biotin, dried yucca shidigera extract, cholecalciferol, beta carotene, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K), calcium pantothenate, folic acid, vitamin A acetate, riboflavin, sucrose, fructose, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin B12 supplement, nicotinic acid, Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product dehydrated, Lactobacillus casei fermentation product dehydrated, Bifidobacterium thermophilum fermentation product dehydrated, copper sulfate, Enterococcus faecium fermentation product dehydrated, torula dried yeast, natural mixed tocopherols (a preservative), citric acid, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, rosemary extract, zinc oxide, lecithin, ferrous carbonate, zinc sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, cobalt carbonate.
Question:	Can this be used for the small Russian tortoise
Answer:	I have 3 leopard tortoises and one male Russian tortoise. The Russian tortoise will not eat the Mazuri LS pellets.

Product features

For The Love Of Exotic Animals

There's a special group of people who love exotic animals. At Mazuri we're fascinated by the world's less-common creatures. When kept as pets, exotic animals require special care and expertise, so we've spent decades mastering their needs. That's why we're trusted by both pet owners and professionals to provide high-quality nutrition for exotic animals of all kinds. We're committed to creating the most nutritious exotic pet foods possible based on science, research, and more than 30 years of experience

COMMITTED TO QUALITY

All Mazuri feeds are formulated with the highest quality ingredients using the latest technology. In fact, we're so confident in our quality that everything we produce is satisfaction guaranteed when purchased and returned to an authorized retailer for a refund. Plus, our formulas are researched and tested by zoos, universities, and breeders.

TRUSTED BY ZOOS

When you buy Mazuri exotic animal diets, you provide the same quality nutrition many highly trained zoo professionals choose. We don't only feed your pets at home. Zoos trust us to feed their animals too. In fact, we got our start by providing nutritional products to zoos, and now we're sharing that expertise with you.

PROVEN BY RESEARCH

Our nutritionists are constantly conducting research in collaboration with zoos, universities, and breeders to gain new insights into exotic animal nutrition. Every formula we create is precisely calibrated to deliver balanced nutrition, helping nurture and sustain the world's exotic animals and endangered species.

Product description

Zoo Med's new Gourmet Tortoise Food adds enrichment to your Tortoise's diet with the addition of dried Carrots, Hibiscus flower petals, and Sweet Potatoes. Zoo Med has over 30 years of experience researching the nutritional requirements of reptiles and developing foods that meet their nutritional needs. This natural food includes essential vitamins and minerals. There are no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives added.

• Zoo Med's Gourmet Tortoise Food adds enrichment to your Tortoise's diet
• Made from tasty, all natural dried Carrots, Hibiscus flower petals, and Sweet Potatoes
• Our all natural tortoise food includes essential vitamins and minerals with absolutely no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
• Zoo Med has over 30 years of experience researching the nutritional requirements of reptiles and developing foods that meet their nutritional needs
• Made in the USA

User questions & answers

Question:	What are the Ingredients
Answer:	Check the zoomed website. It won't let me post a pic, and there are at last 50.

Product description

Natural food for tortoises. It is a quick and easy way to provide tortoises with a mix of cactus, vegetables, and botanicals that they prefer to eat. This product has been lightly dusted with calcium because different reptiles have different needs, please be familiar with your pet’s requirements and supplement accordingly. This product can be used as a daily diet, in addition to the daily diet, or as a treat.

• Nutritious mix of freeze-dried cactus, vegetables, and botanicals that can be fed alone or mixed with other foods
• Easy to prepare, just add water, no refrigeration required
• When rehydrated returns to its natural state making it irresistible to reptiles and other pets
• Convenient feeding cups for use with Stepping Stone Feeding Dish
• Recommended for all tortoises and alo for Uromastyx, Chuckwallas, Desert Iguanas, Spiny-Tailed Iguanas (Ctenosaura), Rock Iguanas (Cyclura) and more

User questions & answers

Question:	Is it good for sulcata tortoises
Answer:	Yes. Mine loved this.

Product description

Provide your Tortoise a daily diet of Small pellets to support healthy nutrition for growth and health for baby and Juvenile tortoises. The diet includes calcium to support shell development.

• Land Turtle Formula
• Added Vitamin C And B12
• Perfectly Balanced Diet For All Tortoises And Box Turtles

User questions & answers

Question:	Can you feed juvenile sulcata without soaking
Answer:	Fluker's Tortoise Diet has been designed for all dry land tortoises. It should be fed to juvenile or Adult tortoises. It is not necessary to add water.

Product description

Healthy Herp Veggie Mix Instant Meal is an all-natural food ideal for feeding herbivorous (plant-eating) and omnivorous (both plant and prey-eating) reptiles, such as iguanas, uromastyx, and blue-tongue skinks. It promotes health and wellness by providing them with daily nutrition through a blend of freeze-dried vegetables and botanicals essential for proper digestion and a healthy gut. Instant meals are ideal for feeding alone or in addition to other foods. They are convenient and easy to prepare, eliminating the need to mix salads. Healthy Herp Instant Meals are for use with the Stepping Stone Cup Holder. A natural-looking holder with solid construction that prevents tipping and fits in terrarium corners. It is nonporous and easy to clean. Available in small or large size and red or gray color.

• A nutritious mix of freeze-dried veggies and botanicals for feeding reptiles – feed alone or in addition to other foods
• Convenient and easy to prepare, add water to rehydrate, and it's ready in an instant – no refrigeration required
• When rehydrated, it returns to its natural state, making it irresistible to reptiles
• Includes feeding cup for use with the Stepping Stone Cup Holder
• Ideal for box turtles, tortoises, iguanas, blue-tongued skinks, bearded dragons, uromastyx, and others

User questions & answers

Question:	Would this be good for a Hermann tortoise
Answer:	Yes, it would be.
Question:	Would this be good for a tortoise
Answer:	Yes. Different tortoises have different requirements, so be familiar with your species requirements and feed accordingly. For example, some species eat 70%-80% grass as their diet and others are omnivorous such as some species of forest tortoise.
Question:	From what country are the veggies sourced
Answer:	USA and China. Some ingredients aren't available in the USA.
Question:	Would this be good for an aquatic turtle
Answer:	Nutritionally yes. But we don’t recommend feeding it to aquatic turtles because it would make a mess in the water.