Zoo Med Natural Grassland Tortoise Dry Food

Zoo Med Natural Grassland Tortoise Dry Food

Zoo Med’s Grassland Tortoise Food now has more fiber! The new, improved formula contains more essential long-stem fiber grass and hays.  This pellet size is excellent for large tortoises like sulcatas, leopard tortoises, desert tortoises, and giant tortoise species (e.g., Galapagos and Aldabra). For juveniles and small species, try the Grassland Tortoise Crumbles.

Zoo Med Natural Grassland Tortoise Food Benefits

• Carefully formulated for all life stages to replicate grassland tortoises’ natural high-fiber and low-protein diet.
  
• Contains coarsely ground timothy, Miscanthus, and alfalfa grasses to provide important long-stem fiber.
  
• Cold-pressed milled production maintains the integrity of all the long-stem fiber.
  
• Made with enticing fresh endive, escarole, and dandelion greens.
  
• Contains probiotics to help maintain digestive health, which is crucial for hind-gut fermenters like tortoises.
  
• Perfect for all grassland tortoise species, including: 

1. African Spurred/Sulcata Tortoise (Geochelone sulcata)
   
2. Leopard Tortoise (Geochelone pardalis)
   
3. Desert Tortoise and related species (Gopherus spp.)
   
4. Galapagos and other giant tortoises (Geochelone nigra)
   
5. Russian Tortoise (Agrionemys horsfieldii)
   
6. Pancake Tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri)
   
7. Greek/Mediterranean Spur Thigh Tortoise (Testudo graeca)
   
8. Hermann’s Tortoise (Testudo hermanni)

Directions For Use

Moisten pellets with water before feeding. Feed tortoises 6+ months old three times a week. For hatchlings, use Grassland Tortoise Food Crumbles. Adjust the amount offered as needed.  For variety, mix with fresh greens and vegetables. Always provide clean drinking water. Store in a cool, dry area.

NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Grassland Tortoise Food Ingredients

Suncured Timothy Hay, Miscanthus Ground Grass, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Almond Hull Meal, Organic Ground Whole Wheat, Organic Soybean Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Endive, Escarole, Dicalcium Phosphate, Monocal­cium Phosphate, Citric Acid (preservative), Distilled White Vinegar, Dried Dandelion Greens, Sodium Bicarbonate, Yeast Culture, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Brewer’s Dried Yeast, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (stabilized source of Vit. C), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sodium Selenite, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium bifidum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Vit. E Supplement, Zinc Methionine Complex, Rosemary (flavor), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vit. B2), Niacin Supplement (source of Vit. B3), D-Calcium Pantothenate (source of Vit. BS), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vit. B6), Copper Chloride, Vit. A Supplement, Vit. D3 Supplement, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Menadione Sodium Bi sulfite Complex (source of Vit. K activity), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vit. B1 ), Vit. B12 Supplement, Folic Acid.

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Grassland Tortoise Food - FAQs

Is this suitable for a Red-foot tortoise?

The Grassland tortoise food can be fed to a redfoot tortoise. However we recommend the Zoo Med Natural Forest Tortoise Food that would be more appropriate for a redfoot tortoise.

I’m trying to find something my sulcata tortoise will eat besides romaine lettuce. Will they eat this ? Need to find something else for Carl to eat. He’s eating 6-8 heads of lettuce a day right now.

These pellets are formulated for all Grassland Tortoise species, such as Russian, Greek, Sulcata, Leopard, Pancake, Hermann’s and Desert Tortoises.

Can Indian Star tortoises eat these, they are considered grassland tortoises?

This food is suitable for grassland tortoises.

How long will a 60 oz jar last if I’m solely feeding my tortoise this?

The time it will take to deplete a jar will depend on how much your individual tortoise eats. It is recommended to feed free choice and change daily.

Do you offer this in the 50# sack or do I have to purchase it elsewhere?

At this time, this tortoise food is available in a 15-ounce jar and a 60-ounce jar.

Is this appropriate for red foot tortoises?

These pellets are formulated for all Grassland Tortoise species, such as Russian, Greek, Sulcata, Leopard, Pancake, Hermann’s and Desert Tortoises.

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