Tortoise Diet Banana 340g – tortoise food
Banana-flavoured dry diet for tortoises and pond turtles, 340 g. Enriched with glucosamine, MSM…
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Komodo Tortoise Diet Banana is a dry food for keepers of Hermann's, red-eared slider, Horsfield's, leopard and European pond turtles. The manufacturer formulated it with herpetologists and keepers, and it is designed to be the main or sole component of the diet, so it can replace a varied mix of individual foods.
Why it matters
- The calcium-to-phosphorus ratio is 3.5:1, with 2.03% calcium and 0.58% phosphorus in the analysis, which supports the mineral balance the manufacturer specifies.
- Crude fibre is 13% and crude protein is 9%, reflecting the high-fibre, low-protein profile the manufacturer describes as suited to tortoise diets.
- The formula contains vitamins A, D3 and E, together with omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids (0.05% and 1.07% respectively).
- It includes glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM, which the manufacturer presents as supporting cartilage and joint condition.
Specifications
- Flavour: banana
- Net weight: 340 g (package weight 0.4 kg)
- Calcium: 2.03%
- Phosphorus: 0.58%
- Crude protein: 9%
- Fat: 4%
- Crude fibre: 13%
- Crude ash: 9.5%
- Moisture: 8%
- Omega 6: 1.07%
- Omega 3: 0.05%
- Main ingredients: banana, oats, beetroot, corn gluten, lucerne flowers, calcium carbonate, dicalcium phosphate, glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin
- EAN: 5023556423029
What it works with
The food is intended for tortoises and pond turtles listed by the manufacturer, and can serve as the base of the diet or be combined with fresh herbs, vegetables and fruit. Per the manufacturer, it is moistened before feeding and offered as small fresh portions in the morning and evening, adjusting the moisture level to the animal's needs. Reluctant eaters can be started on it mixed with a familiar food. Other flavours in the range are cucumber, dandelion and flower-fruit mix.
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Frequently asked questions
The manufacturer states that this food can serve as a complete standalone diet for tortoises. It is supplemented with herbs, fruit and vegetables, and its calcium to phosphorus ratio is given as 3.5:1.
It is listed for Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni), red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans), Horsfield's tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii), leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys Geochelone) and European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis).
Moisten the food before feeding and adjust the portion to your tortoise's needs. The manufacturer recommends giving small, fresh portions in the morning and evening.
Yes, the ingredient list includes glucosamine, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and chondroitin, alongside banana, oats, beetroot, corn gluten, lucerne flowers, calcium carbonate and dicalcium phosphate. The supplier describes these as supporting joints and cartilage.
The analysis lists 9% crude protein, 4% fat, 13% crude fibre, 9.5% crude ash, 8% moisture, 2.03% calcium and 0.58% phosphorus. It also contains 1.07% omega 6 and 0.05% omega 3.
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