{"product_id":"prorep-tortoise-block","title":"ProRep Tortoise Block (95g)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProRep Tortoise Block (95g) – Calcium Block with Vegetables \u0026amp; Prickly Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium is one of the most important things to get right in tortoise care – it's fundamental to \u003cstrong\u003ehealthy shell growth and bone strength\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a steady supply matters far more than the occasional top-up. The \u003cstrong\u003eProRep Tortoise Block\u003c\/strong\u003e makes that genuinely easy, offering a practical calcium source enriched with natural plant ingredients that tortoises can graze on at their own pace within the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with \u003cstrong\u003ealfalfa, carrot, nettle powder, spirulina, and prickly pear\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside calcium sulphate, this isn't just a basic mineral block – it's genuinely well formulated, with added \u003cstrong\u003evitamins, amino acids, and trace elements\u003c\/strong\u003e that support overall wellbeing rather than just shell health alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteady Calcium Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports healthy shell growth and strong bone development with consistent, everyday access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Plant Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made with alfalfa, carrot, nettle powder, spirulina, and prickly pear – genuine wholefood ingredients rather than just a synthetic mineral block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdded Vitamins A, D3, E \u0026amp; C:\u003c\/strong\u003e A well-rounded vitamin profile to support immune function, bone health, and overall vitality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Amino Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lysine and methionine support protein synthesis and general wellbeing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains Betaine \u0026amp; L-Carnitine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Additional nutritional support included in the formulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrace Elements Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron, iodine, copper, manganese, and zinc round out a genuinely comprehensive nutritional profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Enclosure Feeding Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simply place in the enclosure – no preparation needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncourages Natural Grazing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tortoises can nibble at their own pace, supporting regular calcium intake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Rate This\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of calcium supplements come as a powder that needs dusting onto food, which works, but relies on you remembering to do it consistently. What we like about this block format is that it sits in the enclosure and \u003cstrong\u003eyour tortoise can self-regulate their intake\u003c\/strong\u003e, grazing on it as they would naturally forage for calcium-rich plants in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eingredient list is also genuinely impressive\u003c\/strong\u003e for what's a relatively simple product on the surface – spirulina, prickly pear, and nettle powder aren't just filler, they each bring their own nutritional value alongside the core calcium content. Combined with the added vitamins and trace elements, this is a thoughtfully formulated supplement rather than a basic mineral lick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium sulphate anhydrous, zeolite, alfalfa, carrot, nettle powder, spirulina powder, prickly pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Additives per kg:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin A 1,460 IU, Vitamin D3 85 IU, Vitamin E 6mg, Vitamin C 25mg, L-lysine monohydrochloride 30mg, DL-methionine 30mg, Betaine anhydrous 100mg, L-carnitine 2.5mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrace Elements per kg:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron sulphate monohydrate 8mg, Calcium iodate anhydrous 0.37mg, Copper sulphate pentahydrate 0.25mg, Manganese oxide 2mg, Zinc oxide 4.5mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Additives per kg:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils 2.7mg, Rosemary extract 1.4mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace one block into the tortoise enclosure. 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