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Cuttlebone-An Excellent Natural Calcium Source
Cuttlebone is an excellent source of calcium for our shelled friends. The picture shows an untouched cuttlebone, and one that has been sitting in a turtle enclosure. The oval shaped pieces can sipmly be placed in a tortoise's enclosure and left. It is not harmed by rain, variations in temperature, and can also be ground or broken into smaller pieces.
Tortoises in the wild wear down their mandible (beak) and keep it smoothy trimmed by chewing on old bones, rocks, tough plant matter, and a variety of other items. It's rare to see a wild tortoise with an overgrown beak.
When left in enclosures, female tortoises may suddenly eat a large amount of cuttlebone, this is perfectly normal, and is a simple, effective, and beneficial way to provide quality calcium on an as-needed basis. Female tortoises which may be gravid, and juveniles going through "growth spurts" benefit greatly. In our experience, tortoises may sometimes ignore a new cuttlebone. This is also normal. Tortoises are the best judge of what they need, and when they need it.
Offering this item free choice is one of the simplest, cheapest, yet healthiest things you can do for any species of tortoise. Box turtles can also benefit by having cuttlebone available at all times.
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Reptivite Multi-Vitamin Supplement
Zoo Med Reptivite is a complete vitamin, mineral, and amino acid complex specifically formulated for reptiles.
Reptivite is calcium based to ensure healthy bone growth with the correct 2:1 calcium to phosphorus ratio. Originally developed for the San Diego Zoo to correct soft-shell problems in turtles, it is now used by some of the most respected zoos and animal parks throughout the world.
The first reptile vitamin to include the complete amino acid complex, an essential component in protein digestion. Reptivite does not contain artificial additives or fillers like soy, yeast, or sucrose. Why pay more for a plastic jar?
Per 3 ounce package:
Keep from heat or light.
NOTE: Contains Vitamin D3.
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Nature Zone Essential Calcium
Nature Zone Essential Calcium is a Vitamin D3 free calcium supplement which is suitable for animals housed outdoors, recewiving the best Vitamin D3 available-natural sunshine!
Simply dust food items twice weekly for best results.
2 ounce bottle:
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T-Rex Box Turtle Dust ICB
Developed to to increase the nutritional value of crickets and other insects as they are fed to box turtles.
Best method for application is the "shake and bake" method.
Place insects in a plastic bag or container with ICB and shake to coat insects.
No supplementation needed. All human grade health food ingredients.
1.75 ounce.
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