What to feed herbivorous tortoises?
If you’ve read my previous post about tortoises, you already know how to prepare a terrarium and a paddock. Now it’s time to discuss the diet of tortoises from the … Read More
Category: Reptiles nutrition
What to feed semi-aquatic turtles with?
With each year we have access to more data concerning physiology and nutritional requirements of semi-aquatic turtles, which makes their feeding easier. Perfectly balanced ready-made foods are also helpful. Let … Read More
Vitamins in the diet of reptiles
Captive reptiles should get high-quality food, as varied as possible but providing healthy diet is not as easy as it might seem. Additionally, herbivorous and insectivorous reptiles are exceptionally vulnerable … Read More
Vitamin D3 deficiency in reptiles
Vitamin D3 is the most important vitamin in reptile nutrition. Vitamin D3 deficiency in reptiles inhibits their calcium absorption from the gastrointestinal tract into the blood, which results in the … Read More
Calcium in the diet of reptiles – role and supplementation
Calcium in the diet of reptiles and its supplementation are key elements of proper reptile nutrition. They help to prevent metabolic bone diseases which are the most common effects of … Read More
How to properly feed semi-aquatic turtles?
Most species of semi-aquatic turtles vary considerably in their degree of carnivory and herbivory depending on their life stage. Young turtles are carnivores that feed on aquatic invertebrates, fish and amphibian … Read More