ProRep Tortoise Food

ProRep Tortoise Food is a low-protein, high-fibre diet developed specifically for Mediterranean and African tortoise species. Made from a blend of natural grasses and edible weeds, the mix is chopped and formed into cobs before being gently dried — preserving more of the natural nutritional content than methods involving high heat or fine grinding.

Formulation and Ingredients

The food incorporates 29 natural weeds and grasses, keeping the composition close to what these tortoises would browse in the wild. Grain content is kept low, and the fibre content includes the essential long fibres that support healthy gut function in herbivorous reptiles.

Nutritional Support

Calcium and vitamin D3 are added to support bone development and metabolic health — particularly relevant for tortoises kept indoors where access to natural UVB may be limited. The low-protein profile is appropriate for species that evolved on sparse, fibrous vegetation rather than nutrient-dense foodstuffs.

Suitable Species

• Hermann's Tortoise (Testudo hermanni)
• Marginated Tortoise (Testudo marginata)
• Spur Thigh Tortoise (Testudo graeca)
• Horsefield's Tortoise (Agrionemys horsfieldii)
• African Spurred Tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata)
• Other herbivorous reptiles including Iguanas and Uromastyx

Palatability

A natural scent is incorporated into the cobs to encourage uptake, which can be useful when introducing the food alongside fresh produce or when working with individuals that are reluctant to accept prepared diets.

ProRep Tortoise Food is available in a range of sizes to suit different keeper setups — from those maintaining a single tortoise to keepers managing multiple animals or larger collections. Choose the size that fits your feeding routine from the options on this page.