Mazuri® Tortoise LS Diet is a high-fiber diet designed for arid zone dwelling and grass-eating species such as gopher, sulcata and Galapagos tortoises.
Features and Benefits
High fiber and low starch levels – Timothy grass hay is the first ingredient
Contains vitamins A and vitamin E – For eye and skin health
Contains live probiotics – Supports gastrointestinal function
No artificial colors
Product Form
Extruded: 1⁄4” (0.64 cm) diameter x 1⁄2” (1.27 cm) length •
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude protein not less than ...................12.0%
Crude fat not less than ............................4.0%
Crude fiber not less than .......................18.0%
Crude fiber not more than......................22.0%
Dietary starch not more than ...................7.0%
Total Microorganisms not less than ...................270,000 CFU/g (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium thermophilum, Enterococcus faecium)* *Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms.
Ingredients
Ground Timothy Hay, Ground Soybean Hulls, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Oat Hulls, Wheat Middlings, Cane Molasses, Dried Apple Pomace, Ground Flaxseed, Carrageenan, Ground Oats, Rice Flour, Wheat Germ, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Sucrose, Fructose, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, Brewers Dried Yeast, Salt, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Dried Bifidobacterium thermophilum Fermentation Product, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Biotin, Yucca schidigera Extract, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid, Manganous Oxide, Riboflavin Supplement, Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Carbonate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Rosemary Extract, Beta Carotene, Citric Acid (a Preservative), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Nicotinic Acid, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Carbonate.
Feeding Directions
Feed tortoises between 1-4% of their body weight per day.
A 10 lb (4.5 kg) tortoise will typically consume between 1/2 cup (45 g) to 2 cups (180 g) per day
depending on activity level, environmental temperatures and life stage.
It is not necessary to moisten pellets with water. However, soaking the product may help to
acclimate tortoises to the diet. If moistened, the diet should be replaced at least twice daily.
Provide good quality forage such as grass hay or browse and fresh clean water daily.
Fresh fruits and vegetables may be provided, but at no more than 20% of the total diet.
Thoroughly wash feeding and watering bowls on a regular basis. It is always good practice to
wash hands thoroughly after feeding and/or handling pets. This diet is not for human consumption.
IMPORTANT: A feeding program is only as effective as the management practices followed. Always provide reptiles with adequate natural light or a light source that supplies sufficient UV radiation between the wavelengths of 280 and 315 nm. Proper humidity levels are also critical for health and growth of reptiles.
Mazuri® Tortoise LS Diet
For best results, reseal the bag between uses or store contents of open paper sack in container with sealing lid.
Store in a cool (75oF/24oC or colder), dry (approximately 50% RH) location free from rodents and insects. Do not offer moldy or insect-infested feed to animals as it may result in illness, performance loss or death. Freezing will not harm the diet and may extend freshness. Use within 1 year of bag manufacturing or "Best if Used By" date.
1 Based on the latest ingredient analysis information. Since nutrient composition of natural ingredients varies, analyses will vary accordingly.
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