Edible plants for land and semi-aquatic turtles
Turtles, both land and semi-aquatic, have specific dietary needs that depend, to a greater or lesser extent, on properly selected plants. A proper diet not only affects their growth and … Read More
Category: Reptiles nutrition
What do tortoises eat? Practical tips for keepers
If you’ve read my earlier article on keeping tortoises, you already know how to prepare a proper terrarium and outdoor enclosure for them. Now it’s time to look at an … 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?
Proper nutrition is essential for ensuring a semi-aquatic turtle’s health, condition, and longevity. Thanks to the growing understanding of these reptiles’ physiology and dietary needs, composing an appropriate diet for … Read More