Mazuri Tortoise LS Diet 340g is a premium low-starch tortoise food formulated for arid-zone and grassland herbivorous tortoises. This high-fibre pellet diet is designed for grazing species that naturally rely on fibrous plant material as a major part of their diet.
Made with ground timothy grass hay as the first ingredient, Mazuri Tortoise LS Diet provides a practical prepared food for keepers of dryland and grass-eating tortoises. The pellets can be fed dry or lightly moistened, making them easy to offer as part of a balanced daily feeding routine.
Suitable for: Sulcata Tortoises, Leopard Tortoises, Greek Tortoises, Russian Tortoises, Egyptian Tortoises, Pancake Tortoises, Radiated Tortoises, Aldabra Tortoises, Galapagos Tortoises, Gopher Tortoises and Desert Tortoises. It may also be suitable for herbivorous lizards such as Uromastyx and Chuckwalla.
Key Benefits
- Low-starch tortoise food for arid and grassland species
- High-fibre formula for grazing tortoises and herbivorous reptiles
- Timothy grass hay is the first ingredient
- Complete pellet format for convenient daily feeding
- Suitable for Sulcata, Leopard, Greek, Russian and similar tortoises
- Can be offered dry or lightly moistened to help with acceptance
- No artificial colours
Feeding & Preparation
Offer Mazuri Tortoise LS Diet as part of a varied feeding routine suitable for your tortoise species. The pellets can be fed dry, or lightly moistened with water to soften them before feeding.
Introduce gradually when changing from another food. Start with a small amount mixed into the existing diet, then increase slowly once accepted.
For grassland and arid-zone tortoises, good-quality hay, grasses, weeds, browse and suitable leafy greens should remain an important part of the overall diet.
Always provide clean drinking water and remove uneaten moistened food promptly to maintain good feeding hygiene.
Choosing between Mazuri tortoise diets?
Use Mazuri Tortoise LS Diet for arid and grassland tortoises, or choose Mazuri Tortoise Diet for tropical, forest and omnivorous species.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does LS mean in Mazuri Tortoise LS Diet?
LS stands for low starch. Mazuri Tortoise LS Diet is a low-starch, high-fibre pellet diet designed for arid-zone and grassland tortoises.
Which tortoises is Mazuri Tortoise LS Diet best for?
It is best suited to grassland and arid-zone species such as Sulcata, Leopard, Greek, Russian, Egyptian, Pancake, Radiated, Gopher and Desert tortoises.
Is Mazuri Tortoise LS Diet suitable for Sulcata tortoises?
Yes. Sulcata tortoises are one of the species Mazuri lists for this low-starch tortoise diet.
Is this the same as Mazuri Tortoise Diet?
No. Mazuri Tortoise LS Diet is the low-starch formula for arid and grassland tortoises. Mazuri Tortoise Diet is the original formula, aimed more towards tropical and omnivorous tortoise species.
Can Mazuri Tortoise LS Diet be fed dry?
Yes. The pellets can be fed dry or lightly moistened with water. Moistening may help when introducing the food to tortoises that are not used to pellets.
Can this be fed to Uromastyx?
Mazuri lists this diet as suitable for herbivorous lizards such as Uromastyx and Chuckwalla, as well as grassland tortoises.
