Zoo Med Gourmet Box Turtle Dry Food 8.25-oz

The Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Dry Food specifically formulated as Gourmet Box Turtle Food is a nutrient-rich diet designed to meet the unique dietary needs of box turtles, making it a vital option among food for turtles. This dry food blend offers a balanced mix of fiber, protein, and calcium to support healthy growth and proper shell development. The formula includes natural ingredients such as dried mealworms, mushrooms, and strawberries, which add enrichment and variety that box turtles enjoy. Developed by experts with decades of research into reptile nutrition, this food contains essential vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, ensuring a natural diet that promotes vitality and overall health.

The floating-style pellets encourage natural feeding behavior, making it easy for turtles to consume and digest the food. With carefully balanced nutrients, this Formula supports the metabolic needs of terrestrial box turtles, offering an excellent dietary foundation.

Ingredients:

Organic Soybean Meal, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Dried Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor, Dried Lima Beans, Rice Bran, Dried Mushrooms, Freeze-Dried Strawberries, Organic Ground Whole Wheat, Almond Hull Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Endive, Escarole, Dicalcium Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Dried Dandelion Greens, Yeast Culture, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Brewer’s Dried Yeast, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (stabilized source of Vitamin C), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sodium Selenite, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium bifidum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Methionine Complex, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacin Supplement (source of Vitamin B3), D-Calcium Pantothenate (source of Vitamin B5), Copper Chloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Garlic Extract, Horseradish, Anise Extract, Juniper Extract, Cassia Bark Extract, Ginger Extract, Rosemary (flavor), Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative).

Guaranteed Analysis:

• Crude Protein (min)   24.0%
• Crude Fat (min) 2.5.0%
• Crude Fiber (max) 13.0%
• Moisture (max) 13.0%
• Calcium (min) 0.8%
• Calcium (max) 1.2%
• Phosphorus (min) 0.5%
• Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C) (min)   27 mg/lb (60 mg/kg)

• Avoid overfeeding to prevent obesity and poor enclosure hygiene.
• Store food in a cool, dry location to ensure freshness.
• Monitor turtles for any adverse reactions or intolerance.
• Use as part of a balanced diet with other natural foods.
• Dispose of spoiled or moldy food immediately.

• Feed turtles once daily or every other day depending on activity level.
• Offer only food amounts turtles can consume within about five minutes.
• Remove uneaten food after an hour to maintain enclosure cleanliness.
• Use in combination with fresh vegetables and occasional treats.
• Adjust feeding amount based on the turtle’s size and appetite.