{"product_id":"pr-tortoise-block-95g","title":"ProRep Tortoise Block 95g | Calcium Supplement for Tortoises","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe PR Tortoise Block 95g is a complementary calcium block designed to sit directly in the tortoise enclosure, giving your animal a steady, accessible source of calcium to support shell integrity and skeletal strength. Rather than a powder to be dusted or mixed, this block format allows natural, on-demand intake — a practical solution for keepers who want consistent nutritional support built into the habitat itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComposition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe block is built around calcium sulphate anhydrous and zeolite as its primary base, with a range of plant-derived ingredients that tortoises naturally encounter in the wild. The full ingredient list includes alfalfa, carrot, nettle powder, spirulina powder, and prickly pear — species-appropriate botanicals that complement the calcium delivery and encourage interaction with the block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVitamins and Nutritional Additives\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach kilogram of the PR Tortoise Block contains a targeted vitamin profile to support overall health alongside the core calcium content. Per kg: Vitamin A 1,460 IU, Vitamin D3 85 IU, Vitamin E 6 mg, Vitamin C 25 mg, L-lysine monohydrochloride 30 mg, DL-methionine 30 mg, Betaine anhydrous 100 mg, and L-carnitine 2.5 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrace Elements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe formulation also delivers a range of essential trace elements per kg: Iron sulphate monohydrate 8 mg, Calcium iodate anhydrous 0.37 mg, Copper sulphate pentahydrate 0.25 mg, Manganese oxide 2 mg, and Zinc oxide 4.5 mg. These micronutrients support metabolic function and are often underrepresented in standard tortoise diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Additives\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo protect the nutritional integrity of the block, the formula includes Tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils at 2.7 mg\/kg and Rosemary extract at 1.4 mg\/kg — both acting as natural antioxidants to preserve the active ingredients within the block over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace one block directly into the tortoise enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace once fully consumed, or sooner if the block becomes wet or soiled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as part of a balanced diet alongside appropriate UVB lighting and correct husbandry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a complete feed — intended as a complementary supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor keepers looking to support their tortoise's calcium intake in a low-maintenance, enclosure-ready format, the PR Tortoise Block 95g integrates cleanly into any established care routine without disrupting feeding schedules.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54148874666321,"sku":"VPT205","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/pr-tortoise-block-95g","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}