A vitamin/mineral supplement specifically formulated as a high calcium "balancer " for insectivorous reptiles and birds, to assist in correcting the inadequate levels of calcium present in live insectivorous foods such as crickets and mealworms. The Calcium:Phosphorus ratio is very important in ensuring healthy bone growth, and reproductive function and this potent supplement with a Ca:P ratio of 46:1 is extremely valuable in correcting deficient diets. It is particularly important for those species fed primarily on insects such as mealworms or locusts, used as a dusting powder. Some species fed mainly lean meat also benefit, as will growing chelonia which need calcium for their shells and the larger lizards and crocodilia for their normal bone development.

BSP stands for Broad SPectrum. These are high potency vitamin drops so that only a small amount is needed. Many reptiles benefit from vitamins in the water. Snakes fed on fish such as garter snakes can develop a deficiency of vitamin B1. Alligators and crocodiles can also do this but they are easier to supplement with ARKVITS etc). Because the actual food items of garter snakes and other very small species are small and are often fed by placing them in a water bowl, powdered supplements are not very successful. Even large snakes fed weekly or fortnightly and supplemented at the time can benefit from vitamins in their water in the interim. They are often fed frozen laboratory rodents which are often overweight. This can lead to vitamin E deficiency and steatitis (inflamed fat) which is prevented by use of BSP. Tortoises may also develop steatitis but will often accept vitamins in the water when they avoid vitamins on food (preferring to eat the plants in the garden). Lettuce is low in carotene and vitamin A and is a staple item for most tortoises, BSP gives an alternative way of providing this vitamin

Calpyso Cricket Dust - An inexpensive, tried and tested, pure calcium carbonate dusting powder

KOMODO COMPLETE

Holistic tortoise diet

The Mediterranean tortoises and the Horsfield’s or Russian Tortoise are the most popular pet tortoises in the UK. They have specific requirements that are different to other species of tortoises such as the Red Footed Tortoise or the African Spurred Tortoise.

Komodo Tortoise Diet has been holistically formulated to provide a complete food for these popular European species. The diet is high in fibre and low in protein. It is formulated to have a calcium to phosphorus ratio of 3.5:1. Komodo Diet has been extensively trialed and tested to find the variety of tastes that tortoises love. It is available as a blend or in the 3 distinct flavours. All Komodo foods are sourced locally and produced in the United Kingdom to reduce product miles and environmental impact.

Tortoises will require good UVB lighting or additional oral supplementation of vitamin D3 to enable their bodies to make use of the calcium in their diet.

Why is it important to know the Calcium - Phosphorus Ratio?

ReptoMin® Sticks

A long-standing favorite among breeders and pet turtle enthusiasts alike, ReptoMin® is a floating food stick for all water turtles, amphibians and other aquatic reptiles. High in nutritional value and manufactured to strict quality standards, ReptoMin® products have proven to be readily accepted by dozens of species. Vitamin and calcium enriched, ReptoMin® is a protein-rich, scientifically formulated food. ReptoMin® is available in a variety of package sizes.

A highly palatable, 100% vegetable diet, which is high in fibre and low in fat.

Tortoise formula should be fed moistened.

Normally tortoise feed from dawn till dusk, though often ignoring food during the warmest hours of the day. Feed as much as the tortoise can consume in 12 hours. Fresh fruit and vegetables can also be mixed with the pellets if so desired.

Remove any uneaten food on a daily basis.