Reptile Systems Tortoise Mix 125g – Complete Herbivore Dry Food Blend

RS Tortoise Mix is a specially formulated complete dry feed for tortoises and other herbivorous reptiles. Developed in collaboration with a leading European tortoise breeder, this blend is built around the nutritional priorities that matter most for plant-eating reptiles: high fibre, low protein, low fat, and a carefully balanced calcium-to-phosphorus ratio. It is a practical, nutritionally considered option for keepers who want a diet that supports long-term health rather than just filling a bowl.

What's in the Blend

RS Tortoise Mix draws on a wide range of recognisable, keeper-approved ingredients — many of which tortoises would encounter in a natural or managed outdoor diet. Each component contributes something specific to the nutritional profile:

• Alfalfa — a high-fibre, nutrient-dense forage ingredient that serves as the backbone of many tortoise diets; rich in vitamins A, C, E, several B vitamins, iron, magnesium, and manganese
• Dandelion — a firm favourite with tortoises; provides fibre, vitamins A, C, E and K, folate, iron, calcium and magnesium, with natural anti-inflammatory properties
• Rosehips — exceptionally high in vitamin C, with flavonoid antioxidants that support liver, kidney, and circulatory function; also a natural source of iron and vitamins A and K
• Hibiscus flowers — rich in antioxidants and a well-established favourite ingredient for tortoises; contributes to palatability as well as nutrition
• Whole sunflower — using the whole head increases fibre content; provides vitamin E, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, B vitamins, and folate
• Whole wheat & corn leaves — contribute vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre to support digestive health
• Wheat germ — high in vitamin E, magnesium, zinc, thiamin, folate, potassium, and phosphorus, with healthy fats and additional fibre
• Echinacea — included for its identified anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiviral properties
• Apple — present in small amounts; contributes fibre, vitamin C, polyphenols, and a range of additional vitamins including A, E, B1, B2, and B6
• Spirulina — nutrient-dense microalgae containing all nine essential amino acids and a near-complete B-vitamin profile; highly bioavailable and easy for the digestive system to process

Nutritional Philosophy

The formulation prioritises what herbivorous reptiles actually need: substantial dietary fibre to support gut motility, restricted protein and fat levels to avoid the metabolic issues that come with an over-rich diet, and a considered calcium-to-phosphorus ratio to support healthy bone development and maintenance. This is not a treat or supplement — it is designed to function as a complete feed.

Suitable Species

Formulated primarily for tortoises, RS Tortoise Mix is also appropriate for other herbivorous reptiles kept in vivariums or outdoor enclosures. Keepers of Mediterranean tortoises, horsfield tortoises, and similar species will find the ingredient profile well-matched to the dietary requirements of their animals.

For reptile keepers who want a dry complete feed grounded in sound nutritional principles and built from ingredients they can actually recognise, RS Tortoise Mix is a straightforward, credible choice.