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Do any of you use this mix? I am thinking about trying it because it sounds much better than any other prepared food on the market. It is expensive, though, and I would like to hear some testimonials before investing in it.

Laura

never heard of it before.
i'm not saying its good or bad, but when you say it sounds better than anything else out there, just remember that you got the information from their company website and not a non-biased third party.

I supppose I should clarify. I actually heard about the mix from the World Chelonian Trust. Many of the Turtle Homes rescues and grassland tortoise keepers and breeders use the products designed for chelonians. The bearded dragon line has 5 different mixes for different needs. The turtle and tortoise people I have heard from all say it is the only 'commercial' food they will feed. I am just looking for someone who has used the beardie mix.

Here is the link:

http://herpnutrition.com/

It is pretty expensive, but their breakdown puts it at $.30 per salad. I like the addition of the dried flowers. Melissa Kaplan's site also references the diet. I just don't want to spend too much if someone out there has had bad experiences with it.

Laura

Hi Laura,

The diets are formulated by Sue Donoghue, a leading herp nutritionist who contributed to Mader's book (Reptile Medicine and Surgery). She's apparently the best in the field. So from what I've heard and read, yeah those diets are about the best prepared diets you can offer.

You will want to only buy a small portion to start, though, as apparently herps don't like the taste all that much. My igs didn't think much of the stuff... She might send you a free sample if you ask, that's how I got it. Not sure if she still does that though. Worth asking.

Good luck!
Julie