{"product_id":"zoomed-gourmet-tortoise-food","title":"ZooMed Gourmet Tortoise Food","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZoo Med Gourmet Tortoise Food\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high fiber daily diet for tortoises with dried carrots, freeze dried sweet potato, and hibiscus flower petals mixed right into the pellets. The recipe is built on sun cured grasses and hay with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, keeping protein low and fiber high the way grazing tortoises need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound out your tortoise's routine with a calcium supplement like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/jurassipet-jurassical-dry-reptile-calcium\"\u003eJurassiPet JurassiCal\u003c\/a\u003e and an occasional fruit treat like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/jurassipet-jurassifruit-banana\"\u003eJurassiFruit Banana\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Gourmet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoo Med blends real dried vegetables and flower petals into a timothy hay and alfalfa based pellet. Hibiscus flowers are a natural favorite of wild tortoises, and the extra color and texture help win over picky eaters. At 8% protein and 22% fiber, the formula matches the grazing diet of sulcata, Russian, Greek, Hermann's, leopard, and redfoot tortoises, and the added vitamins, minerals, and probiotics support digestion and steady shell growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisten with water and let the pellets sit 3 to 5 minutes to soften into a mash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer daily, free choice, alongside fresh leafy greens for variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitching diets? Mix a little in with the current food and increase the share over a week or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways keep clean drinking water available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;background:#F5F5F5;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eFormula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eHigh fiber grazing diet, 8% protein, 22% fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;background:#F5F5F5;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eAdd-ins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eDried carrots, freeze dried sweet potato, and hibiscus flower petals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;background:#F5F5F5;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eAll tortoise species, from sulcatas and leopards to Russians and redfoots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;background:#F5F5F5;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e7.5 oz and 13.5 oz jars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;background:#F5F5F5;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eZoo Med\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/jurassipet-jurassical-dry-reptile-calcium\"\u003eJurassiPet JurassiCal\u003c\/a\u003e, a phosphorus free calcium powder for shell and bone health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/jurassipet-jurassifruit-banana\"\u003eJurassiPet JurassiFruit Banana\u003c\/a\u003e, a fruit treat for mixing into the mash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore reptile and aquatic foods in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003enutrition collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to wet the pellets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZoo Med recommends it. A 3 to 5 minute soak softens the pellets into a mash that is easier to eat and adds hydration, which matters for tortoises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it replace fresh greens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse it as the staple base of the diet and keep offering fresh leafy greens and weeds for variety and enrichment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this right for box turtles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Box turtles are omnivores and need more protein. This formula is for true grazing tortoises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich jar should I start with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 7.5 oz jar suits a single small tortoise. Larger tortoises or multiples go through the 13.5 oz jar quickly enough to keep it fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"7.5 oz","offer_id":48866989965531,"sku":"ZM-101","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13.5 oz","offer_id":48866989998299,"sku":"ZM-102","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_94dc88b6-4813-45af-ae4e-756a0cdab42e.jpg?v=1781207709","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-gourmet-tortoise-food","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}