I believe a tortoise is a tortoise. In the wild, diet is an adaptation of an ecological niche to fulfill a basic biological requirement. Every vertebrate requires the same nutritional components.



I've got a trio of RFs that get fed nothing but Mazuri diet. I'll keep y'all posted on the outcome.





>>Mazuri has been formulated for tortoises. For the larger species like Galaps and Aldabras I think. While none of us would recommend it as a staple diet, the occasional use of it is perfectly fine. I have fed it to my redfoots for years and I get perfect growth.

>>But at any rate, who said too much sodium for redfoots? And based on what study? Who decided this?
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Ed @ Tortoise Keepers

Trying to keep the fun in Chelonian care

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• New cherry head owner...A few questions - jwthought, Mon Apr 24 13:07:26 2006
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