{"product_id":"zoo-med-natural-grassland-tortoise-dry-food","title":"Zoo Med Natural Grassland Tortoise Dry Food","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-natural-grassland-tortoise-dry-food\" title=\"Zoo med natural grassland tortoise dry food - high fiber diet\" aria-label=\"Zoo med natural grassland tortoise dry food - high fiber diet\"\u003eZoo Med Natural Grassland Tortoise Dry Food\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoo 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZoo Med Natural Grassland Tortoise Food Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully formulated for all life stages to replicate grassland tortoises’ natural high-fiber and low-protein diet.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains coarsely ground timothy, Miscanthus, and alfalfa grasses to provide important long-stem fiber.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-pressed milled production maintains the integrity of all the long-stem fiber.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with enticing fresh endive, escarole, and dandelion greens.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains probiotics to help maintain digestive health, which is crucial for hind-gut fermenters like tortoises.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for all grassland tortoise species, including: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfrican Spurred\/Sulcata Tortoise (Geochelone sulcata)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeopard Tortoise (Geochelone pardalis)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesert Tortoise and related species (Gopherus spp.)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalapagos and other giant tortoises (Geochelone nigra)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussian Tortoise (Agrionemys horsfieldii)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePancake Tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreek\/Mediterranean Spur Thigh Tortoise (Testudo graeca)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHermann’s Tortoise (Testudo hermanni)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections For Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrassland Tortoise Food Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuncured 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Protein (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 8.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Fat (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Fiber (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrassland Tortoise Food - FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for a Red-foot tortoise?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI’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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pellets are formulated for all Grassland Tortoise species, such as Russian, Greek, Sulcata, Leopard, Pancake, Hermann’s and Desert Tortoises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Indian Star tortoises eat these, they are considered grassland tortoises?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis food is suitable for grassland tortoises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will a 60 oz jar last if I’m solely feeding my tortoise this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you offer this in the 50# sack or do I have to purchase it elsewhere?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this time, this tortoise food is available in a 15-ounce jar and a 60-ounce jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this appropriate for red foot tortoises?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pellets are formulated for all Grassland Tortoise species, such as Russian, Greek, Sulcata, Leopard, Pancake, Hermann’s and Desert Tortoises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great products and pet care tips, visit our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/hordypaw.shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pet store - best pet food, pet supplies \u0026amp; products - hardy paw\" aria-label=\"Pet store - best pet food, pet supplies \u0026amp; products - hardy paw\"\u003ehome page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--15513794904225__apps\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zoo Med","offers":[{"title":"8.5 -oz","offer_id":44580949098657,"sku":"ZM-130","price":6.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 -oz","offer_id":44580949131425,"sku":"ZM-131","price":11.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35 -oz","offer_id":44580949164193,"sku":"ZM-132","price":24.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/2446\/5313\/files\/zoo-med-natural-grassland-tortoise-dry-food-15-oz-reptile-279.jpg?v=1779108444","url":"https:\/\/hordypaw.shop\/products\/zoo-med-natural-grassland-tortoise-dry-food","provider":"HardyPaw","version":"1.0","type":"link"}