Calcium-rich enrichment block with cactus and vegetables for tortoises.
- Provides supplementary calcium with Opuntia cactus, carrot and alfalfa
- Encourages natural biting and scraping behaviour
- Helps support natural beak wear while providing enrichment
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Zoo Med Tortoise Block 142g is a calcium-rich supplementary block designed to add both nutrition and enrichment to a tortoise enclosure.
The solid calcium base contains spineless Opuntia cactus, carrot and alfalfa, giving tortoises an edible block they can bite and scrape while accessing the plant ingredients inside.
Supplementary Calcium & Enrichment
Zoo Med Tortoise Block provides an additional source of dietary calcium while also encouraging natural feeding activity. As the tortoise bites and scrapes at the solid block, it gradually wears away the surface to reach the cactus and vegetables within.
This makes it useful as more than simply a calcium source: the block also introduces an additional form of feeding enrichment within the enclosure.
Key Benefits
- Calcium-rich supplementary block for tortoises
- Contains spineless Opuntia cactus, carrot and alfalfa
- Provides 23–28% calcium
- Encourages biting, scraping and feeding activity
- Helps support natural beak wear
- Provides additional dietary variety and enrichment
- Simple to place directly into the tortoise enclosure
Supports Natural Beak Wear
The firm texture encourages tortoises to bite and scrape at the block as they feed. Zoo Med specifically designed the product to help reduce excessive beak growth through this natural abrasive feeding action.
The block should complement appropriate tortoise husbandry and a suitable species-appropriate diet rather than replace normal feeding.
With Opuntia Cactus & Vegetables
The calcium base contains dried nopales from spineless Opuntia cactus, together with dried carrot and sun-cured alfalfa.
Opuntia cactus forms part of the natural diet of many tortoise species and provides an additional plant ingredient within the block alongside the calcium base.
How to Use
Place the Tortoise Block directly on the floor of the enclosure and allow the tortoise to bite and scrape at it as required.
Leave the block available until it has been completely consumed. Replace it sooner if it becomes wet, heavily soiled or contaminated.
Ingredients
Calcium Sulfate, Dried Nopales (Spineless Opuntia Cactus), Dried Carrot, Suncured Chopped Alfalfa, Dicalcium Phosphate, Niacin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Thiamine Hydrochloride, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Beta-carotene, Artificial Tropical Fruit Flavour, Yellow 5, Blue 1.
Guaranteed Analysis
- Crude Fat: minimum 4.0%
- Moisture: maximum 18.0%
- Calcium: minimum 23.0%
- Calcium: maximum 28.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zoo Med Tortoise Block used for?
It is a supplementary calcium and enrichment block for tortoises. The solid block provides calcium while encouraging the tortoise to bite and scrape to reach the cactus and vegetables inside.
Is Zoo Med Tortoise Block a complete tortoise food?
No. It should be used as a supplementary product alongside an appropriate species-specific tortoise diet.
Does the Tortoise Block contain cactus?
Yes. It contains dried spineless Opuntia cactus along with dried carrot and sun-cured alfalfa.
How much calcium does it contain?
Zoo Med gives a guaranteed calcium analysis of 23% minimum and 28% maximum.
How does it help with beak wear?
The firm block encourages biting and scraping as the tortoise feeds, providing an abrasive surface that helps support natural beak wear.
How do I give the block to my tortoise?
Place it directly on the enclosure floor and allow the tortoise to bite and scrape at it. Replace it once consumed or sooner if it becomes wet or soiled.
