{"product_id":"pr-tortoise-melon-dry-formula-400g-fpt534","title":"ProRep Tortoise Melon Dry Formula Food 400g | FPT534","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe PR Tortoise Melon Dry Formula is a complementary dry food for Mediterranean tortoises and other herbivorous reptiles, formulated with all-natural ingredients. High in fibre and low in protein, it reflects the nutritional profile these animals need, with added calcium and vitamin D3 to support bone health. Natural melon scents and colours enhance palatability, making it a practical way to add variety and nutrition to the enclosure bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFormulation \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis dry formula is built around a low-protein, high-fibre base — the nutritional balance Mediterranean tortoises thrive on. Calcium and vitamin D3 are included to support skeletal health, and all ingredients are natural. It is suitable for tortoises and other herbivorous or omnivorous reptiles when offered as part of a controlled, varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePalatability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural melon scents and colours are incorporated to encourage uptake from animals that might otherwise ignore a dry food. The formula can also be lightly moistened before serving, which further improves acceptance and helps with hydration, particularly useful for animals that drink infrequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the food in a shallow dish inside the enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the tortoise to feed freely for up to one hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer two to three times daily as part of a varied diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be served dry or moistened to aid palatability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse alongside fresh weeds, leaves, and plants — not as a sole food source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDiet Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTortoises benefit from a wide variety of colourful foods, and this formula works best when rotated alongside natural forage plants and fresh leaves. During spring and early summer in particular, fresh plant material should form the backbone of the diet, with dry foods used to supplement and add consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PR Tortoise Melon Dry Formula gives keepers a reliable, nutritionally considered option to include in daily feeding routines — reducing reliance on seasonal forage availability without compromising on dietary quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54147609166161,"sku":"FPT534","price":6.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/FPT534_1.jpg?v=1782596420","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/pr-tortoise-melon-dry-formula-400g-fpt534","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}