News from Carolina Pet Supply

In this issue:

1. New!!!!  TNT  Fruit Lovers Blend™
2. Cactus Fruit
3. Russian Tortoise Seed Mix
4. Wheat Grass
5. Specials
6. KLS Jewelry

TNT Fruit Lovers Blend™

This new product is based on the original TNT™  Total Nutrition for Tortoises. The TNT Fruit Lovers Blend™ is 25% fruit powders !!

• Organic Papaya Powder
• Organic Apple Powder
• Organic Blueberry Powder
• Organic Strawberry Powder
• barley grass powder
• Roselle powder (Hibiscus)
• cactus powder (opuntia)
• powdered orchard grass hay
• dandelion leaf powder
• plantain leaf powder
• wheat grass powder
• chickweed powder
• rose petal powder
• clover leaf powder
• strawberry leaf powder
• raspberry leaf powder
• mulberry leaf powder
• rose hip powder
• Professional Grade Probiotics with 16 strains of microencapsulated (so more survive the digestive process and end up in the intestines where they are needed) beneficial bacteria

Cactus Fruit

I have found a source of cactus fruit. This is a seasonal item so quantities are limited. Each fruit is de-spined by hand although you may find a stray that I missed.

The fruit is high in calcium and vitamins. Its loaded with bioflavinoids and anti-oxidents.

Cactus Pads (spineless)

Spineless Opuntia cactus is an excellent addition to any diet (including ours). This time of year it can be hard to find. I have found a new source and I should be able to supply it year round.

Russian Tortoise Seed Mixes

This mix contains a wide variety of seeds such as chia, timothy grass and other grasses and clover. Newly added to the mix are plantain, Kentucky blue grass, wheat grass chicory and more. The seeds germinate at different rates and most should sprout in 2 weeks. The seeds we pick are picked for their nutritional content including essential fatty acids and also the ability to bounce back from grazing. If you have an already established grazing area, just sprinkle the seeds and water daily until they sprout. For starting a new area, rake the soil, water and press the seeds down by lightly walking over the area. Be sure to spread the seeds evenly and water lightly (so as not to wash the seeds away) daily until they sprout.

Allow 6 weeks of growth before letting the tortoise graze to give the plants a chance to grow some and develop a good root system.

These can also be grown in trays. Cat litter boxes work great. For substrate I use the  coconut coir/sand mix from cage cleaning..  For a continuous supply of graze, start a new tray weekly

Wheat Grass Seeds

Wheatgrass is the young grass shoots of the wheat berry. The wheatgrass plant contains high concentrations of chlorophyll, active enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and other nutrients. Wheatgrass is one of the richest sources of vitamin A and vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, sulfur, zinc, cobalt, and protein. 

Specials For February

The Solarmeter 6.2 is the most accurate hand held
ultraviolet radiometer UVB meter on the market.
Regularly $149.00
Now $119.95 while supplies last.

Ectotherm Forest Yummies
This formula is engineered especially for Forest Tortoise Species including
Elongate, Hingeback, Box Turtle, and Red-footed Tortoises.
Regularly $8.99
Now $6.49

Large cuttlebone  1/2 pound 
Regularly $6.75
Now $5.75