Those that say too much protien causes pyramiding obviously do not know a great deal about nutrition. They also do not have a great deal of experience to make such a statement.



Eventually it will catch on that protein is a necessary and improtant nutrient and that too much of it is no worse than to much of anything else.



Oh... the problem with the list mentioned is that it is too restrictive... Aldabs eat anything and everything organic.



They are truely unique and interesting tortoises.





>>I've spoken with a handful of people regarding a solid diet for Aldabra Torts. What I found common in all situations is...

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>>1)Timothy hay

>>2)Burmuda Grass

>>3)Dandelions, and long stem fiberous weeds.

>>4)Collard greens

>>5)Endive

>>6)No fruit or sugary foods on a regular basis

>>7)No protein, as most moist veggies have more than enough

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>>I use a combination of grassland tortoise food, forest tortoise food, opuntia cactus, and chopped up weeds and greens for my M.E. Phayrei whose dietary requirements are a bit different from an Aldabras. The aldabra as I've found is a grassland grazing giant.

>>While they may take protein in the wild, this is probably negated by the amount of dry grass that they consume. I would not offer any high protein food to a captive other than what is found in a food like Mazuri or the like.

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>>I've always read/heard that too much protein will cause pyramiding. While this may or may not be, I feel it is wise to keep protein levels low. Also, I tend to think that pyramiding occurs with an overly rich diet. Too much of everything especially multivitamins.

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>>Just my 2 cents!

>>-Kory
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