Calcium and Supplements for Tortoises
Reptavite
Reptavite is a broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement, specifically designed for use on green leaves, vegetables and fruit. Reptavite is specifically formulated to balance the nutritional requirments of reptiles and amphibians that feed on green leaves, vegetables and fruit. It is an ideal supplement for iguanas, herbivorous lizards and tortoises. Available in 100g or 500g.
Nutrobal
A vitamin/mineral supplement specifically formulated as a high calcium "balancer " for tortoises.
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. Growing tortoises also need calcium for their continual shell replenishment and their normal bone development.
Calci-Dust
The same superfine calcium source as NUTROBAL.
Designed for use the days that you don't want to use NUTROBAL - perhaps you are using good quality UV tubes so don't need to the vitamin D3 every day! Or with tortoises you are growing them slowly to minimise the risk of shell deformities and don't need the extra D3.
ACE-High
ACE-High is one of our key multivitamin products. It is a specialist product mainly used by veterinary surgeons to correct certain very unbalanced diets. For general use we recommend our Nutrobal and Arkvits. Please speak to your vet before using this product.
ACE-High contains high levels of vitamins A, C & E. This provides the higher levels of these vitamins required by certain groups. Large lizards and tortoises in particular are known to require extra vitamin A. "Runny nose syndrome" in tortoises responds in some cases to supplementation with A, C & E. The classic terrapin problem of swollen eyes and pneumonia is a manifestation of vitamin A deficiency. Poor hatchability in tortoise eggs is thought to be linked with vitamin A and /or E deficiency.
These higher levels of vitamins are also beneficial to all species during periods of stress and disease. Vitamins A and E are both involved in helping the body resist infection. Vitamin A is essential for healthy mucous membranes such as the mouth, lungs and gut. Vitamin E has been shown to boost the immune mechanism in some species. Vitamin C is used up by the body very quickly when it is under stress and so must be replaced.
Arkvits
This is a broad spectrum high-potency multivitamin and trace element mixture for general supplementation of foods particularly for large more adult reptiles. ARKVITS is a blend of NUTROBAL and ACE-HIGH (2:1) to provide a ready palatable source of essential vitamins and calcium. It is suitable for routine use. It provides a calcium:phosphorus ratio of 30:1 suitable for maintenance of adult reptiles enhanced with vitamins A,C and E.
ARKVITS is suitable also for sprinkling onto food for reptiles and amphibia, including adult tortoises. Because it is a high potency product the actual quantity of powder required to achieve adequate levels of intake is reduced when compared to the products formulated as general purpose multivitamins by other companies. This overcomes the palatability problems which can be
encountered when supplementing these difficult animals.
Limestone Flour
High calcium content as well as other minerals in this ground limestone makes it ideal as a food supplement for reptiles. Limestone flour is good for soil enrichment when growing food for animals.
Cuttlefish bone
Essential for good smooth-shell growth due to high calcium content. Our tortoises love to help themselves to a good mouthful. You probably won't believe us until you see it for yourself.
Don't forget we sell "Grow Your Own Tortoise Food."
