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2012-05-04T15:29:25Z

We just got in some awesome spineless cactus pads. We have potted some up also for those that would like to grow their own.

These plants are grown from pads that are organic. They are almost completely without spines. Cactus pads are have an excellent calcium:phosphorous ratio and are well liked by most arid species of tortoise.

Each plant is 5-8" tall . They are shipped bare root to keep down shipping cost. Shipped to the USA only

We ship the cactus plant bare root. When you receive it, carefully unpack and place in a pot with sandy soil. Water and let dry out between watering. Keep inside in a sunny location and in the spring after the frosts are over, move outside to shade and then gradually to a sunny location.

Free shipping on cactus plants!!

1 pound of edible Organic Spineless Cactus

$9.95

These pads are organic. They are the smaller more tender pads almost completely without spines. The cactus pads are ready to plant or to feed to your tortoise. Cactus pads are have an excellent calcium:phosphorous ratio and are well liked by most arid species of tortoise.

Shipped to the USA only

Pillbugs 25 count mixed sizes Free shipping

$16.95

Pillbugs are are isopods closely related to crabs and shrimp. They are naturally very high in calcium.

These are reared in clean conditions and fed high calcium greens etc. They are excellent food for any insect eating reptile or amphibian. I use them as a "first food" for hatchling box turtles.

Also we are adding items to our free shipping section so check back often for more items.

Click here to view all items with free shipping

FREE shipping on seeds at Carolina Pet Supply !!!

2012-04-25T16:18:24Z

Now for a limited time free shipping on all seeds! Happy Spring!!

Grazing tortoise seed mix
For all species and especially those that like grasses

This mix contains a wide variety of seeds such as chia, timothy grass and other grasses and clover. 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. Once the seeds sprout, the sprouts will need 10-14 hours of bright light.

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 litterboxes work great. For substrate I use the coconut coir/sand mix from cage cleaning.. For a continuos supply of graze, start a new tray weekly

Dandelion, Plantain and chickweed
Most tortoise seed mixes on the market contain plantain and dandelion. However, because of the special germination requirements these rarely germinate in those mixes.

So I like to start them separately. I use a container with no holes on the bottom that I place small square peat pots and a good seed starting mix such as Jiffy mix. Water and let sit for a half an hour or so to completely saturate the media. For plantain and chickweed as these seeds are really small, it's almost impossible to put 1 seed per pot so I try for 2 or 3 and press lightly into soil but do not cover. They need light and warmth to germinate. Keep the starting media moist but not wet. I use a hand sprayer with plain water to mist when drying out, check daily.

For starting dandelion seeds I use the same peat pots and make a small indentation in the middle of each peat pot. Place 2 seeds in each indentation and do not cover with soil as these need light to germinate. These are cool growers as well so do not try to germinate outside in the hot summertime. You can start these indoors at room temperature or cooler and they can take light frosts. Best time to grow outside is early spring and fall. They often take up to 6 weeks to germinate.

Russian Tortoise seed mix
Contains less grasses and more broad leaf plants such as clovers. Start the same way as the grazing mix.

Chia Seeds
One of the easiest and very nutritious plants to grow are chia seeds. In any container, tort pen (where they can't get to them until established) or outside. These are in the salvia family and very hardy. Just sprinkle the seeds and water until they sprout.

FREE shipping on seeds at Carolina Pet Supply !!!

2012-04-25T16:13:18Z

Now for a limited time free shipping on all seeds! Happy Spring!!

Grazing tortoise seed mix
For all species and especially those that like grasses

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 litterboxes work great. For substrate I use the coconut coir/sand mix from cage cleaning.. For a continuos supply of graze, start a new tray weekly

Russian Tortoise seed mix
Contains less grasses and more broad leaf plants such as clovers. Start the same way as the grazing mix.

FREE shipping on seeds at Carolina Pet Supply !!!

2012-04-25T16:11:04Z

Now for a limited time free shipping on all seeds! Happy Spring!!

Grazing tortoise seed mix
For all species and especially those that like grasses

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 litterboxes work great. For substrate I use the coconut coir/sand mix from cage cleaning.. For a continuos supply of graze, start a new tray weekly

Russian Tortoise seed mix
Contains less grasses and more broad leaf plants such as clovers. Start the same way as the grazing mix.

Reminder...UVB meter sale ends tomorrow

2012-02-02T20:14:13Z

Solarmeter 6.2 Sale !

Save $50

$229.00 $179.95
Save: 21% off

This sale ends Tomorrow night (2/01/2012) at 12 pm eastern.

We are about to place an order for the meter. If we order 6 we get a $50.00 discount per meter and are passing the savings on to you. We need 4 more people to place an order.

The Solarmeter 6.2 is the most accurate hand held ultraviolet radiometer UVB meter on the market. And although it's a "broad band" meter, it measures the complete UVB range (280 nanometers to 320 nanometers) it peak sensitivity is at 295nm. This is the main UVB needed to induce Vitamin D3 synthesis.This makes the Solarmeter 6.2 uvb meter the perfect choice to use to check the UVB output of reptile lamps.

This tool will save you hundreds of dollars over its life by enabling you to accurately determine when your bulbs need replacing and which ones are worth buying.

UVB Meter sale!

2012-01-31T10:44:04Z

Solarmeter 6.2 Sale !

Save $50

$229.00 $179.95
Save: 21% off

This sale ends Friday night (2/03/2012) at 12 pm eastern.

We are about to place an order for the meter. If we order 6 we get a $59.00 discount per meter and are passing the savings on to you. We need 4 more people to place an order.

New items at Carolina Pet Supply

2012-01-29T11:15:49Z

Organic Fertilizer

We have been using Guano and seaweed fertilizers in our gardens for years with phenomenal results.
We also use it in our tortoise pens. It helps the grasses and weeds recover quickly from grazing.

Pelletized Peruvian Seabird Guano 2 lb

Pelletized Peruvian Seabird Guano

N-P-K 12-12-2.5

2% water soluble nitrogen 8% water insoluble nitrogen

This is a concentrated, slow release, high nitrogen natural fertilizer that provides abundant nutrients for healthy plant growth.
This is the famous guano known throughout history as the exclusive fertilizer of the Inca civilization and produced by sea birds that thrive on fish in an extreme environment.

The Pellets will breakdown with water allowing adequate fertilization for a low maintenance method. Recommended for all outdoor flowers, fruits and vegetables that require lots of nitrogen.

Neptune's Harvest fish and seaweed blend

Fish and Seaweed Fertilizer
2 � 3 � 1

Neptune's Harvest Organic Fish/Seaweed Blend Fertilizer gives you the best of both products with a perfect blend of fish hydrolysate and seaweed, ensuring a complete fertilization program.

Growers using our fish/seaweed blend fertilizer on a regular basis have reported increased marketable yields and improved shelf life on fruits and vegetables. Fish and Seaweed are known to build the natural sugar in plants. Flowers and foliage will be stronger and more colorful. Blooms will be more plentiful, fragrant and longer lasting.

Don't forget FREE shipping on seeds and TNT!

More organic cactus is coming the end of next week.
It will be a few more weeks before we will be able to get more.
So order early to ensure that you get some !

Organic cactus is back in stock!!

2012-01-22T12:04:36Z

Cactus is back in stock!!

We have limited quantities.

These pads are organic. They are the smaller more tender pads almost completely without spines. The cactus pads are ready to plant or to feed to your tortoise. Cactus pads are have an excellent calcium:phosphorous ratio and are well liked by most arid species of tortoise.

Shipped to the USA only

Reptology Tortoise Palace --- Free Shipping !!! From Carolina Pet Supply

2012-01-21T12:05:12Z

After a long wait we are now offering the Tortoise Palace!
This is a great tortoise enclosure which looks more like a piece of furniture than a tortoise home. It's extremely well made and includes the cover, lamp stand and hide all in one. It looks so nice and is so roomy for your turtle or tortoise. There is also a matching optional stand. This is great for all the smaller species or hatchlings.

Product Description: Penn-Plax's Reptology Tortoise Palace is a habitat designed with your customers' tortoises in mind. Measuring 48 x 30 x 12 in., the habitat is ideal for Russians, Greeks, other species of tortoise, as well as box turtles, the company reports. It also makes a great nursery for raising and growing out hatchlings of larger species, according to the manufacturer. Constructed of quality, moisture-resistant, medium-density fiberboard, its features include a hide/sleep box, a front glass viewing area, a wire top with locking hinges and an adjustable light stand, the company adds. A designer matching stand is also available and sold separately.

Order here!

FREE shipping on seeds and seed mixes at Carolina Pet Supply

2012-01-08T14:42:00Z

Seeds and seed mixes with free shipping!

Flowering Maple (Abutilon) 25 seeds $4.99
This is an excellent container plant. I grow it outdoors in the warmer months and bring it in for the winter. It flowers year round.
This is a close relative to the Hibiscus.
This flowering plant will provide brilliant shades or red, orange and yellow. The flowers are 3" across. They are a favorite of my hatchling tortoises.

Malva Sylvestris "Zebrina" organic, 50 seeds $3.95

Perenial.
Height: 3-4'
sow 1/16" deep at 70°F
germination: 5-15 days
Plant in pots or sow direct outside after the last frost.
The flowers and leaves are an excellent food for herbivore reptiles. The flowers are a favorite of my tortoises and is packed with nutrition.

Malabar Spinach (Basella Rubra) 50 seeds $4.95
This is not a true spinach. Its an easy to grow vine. Edible leaves from the Basella Rubra plant can be used throughout summer and will flourish in heat and humidity. Young leaves of this herb plant can be cooked and added to recipes and fresh leaves make a great salad. This is a nutrition packed favorite of my tortoises.

Chickweed Stellaria media 200 seeds $4.25
Chickweed is a native United States plant which is widely distributed in all states and is a common weed which you have probably seen in your yard or garden.
It is an excellent tortoise food.

Nasturtium Dwarf Jewel mix 3g $3.79
Annual. Blooms spring to fall frost. 6-12" tall. Full sun or light shade. 2- 2 1/2" flowers in jewel-toned shades of orange, yellow and red. Edible flowers and foliage are a gourmet treat and taste like watercress. This compact variety is well suited for smaller spaces and makes a cheerful edging, border, container, or hanging basket planting.

Purslane (Portulaca Oleracea Sativa) 200 seeds $4.79
Purslane is an upright herb with juicy, succulent oval leaves and mild sweet-sour flavor. Plants will regrow after cutting. Purslane leaves and stems are great raw in salads. You can steam them or add them to soups, stews, and other vegetable dishes. The plant is also very high in omega 3 fatty acids.

Plantain Plantago major (Giant Variety) 200 seeds $4.25
Plantago major is a native United States plant which is widely distributed in all states and is a common weed which you have probably seen in your yard or garden.

This variety is huge !!!

Turnip Greens 200 seeds (organic) $4.95

(55 days) Grown for its greens only. Grows 16-22" tall. Tops keep color better in cooler seasons.
Excellent nutritional qualities for herbivores. Very high in calcium. These can be grown in a garden or in pots.

Russian Tortoise Seed Mix 1 lb $17.95

The Russian Tortoise Seed Mix is what I use in my pens. It has less of the grasses and more of the other plants than the Grazing mix.

Grazing Tortoise Seed Mix 1 lb $16.95

These seeds were picked for their nutritional value (fiber, calcium, protein etc)as well as their palatability. I also grow dandelion chickweed and plantain in the pens but, didn't include it in the mix. They can be purchased separately and are best grown in pots or a garden.

FREE Shipping at Carolina Pet Supply

2012-01-05T20:22:19Z

Happy New Year!

We have been working on getting shipping costs down. So for a limited time the price of the Grazing tortoise and Russian tortoise seed mixes includes shipping. (Free shipping!)

Also we now offer both in half pound sizes!

For products with free shipping click here

Check back often, we will be offering free shipping on more products.

Carolina Pet Supply

News from Carolina Pet Supply

1 pound of edible Organic Spineless Cactus

$9.95

Pillbugs 25 count mixed sizes Free shipping

$16.95

FREE shipping on seeds at Carolina Pet Supply !!!

FREE shipping on seeds at Carolina Pet Supply !!!

FREE shipping on seeds at Carolina Pet Supply !!!

Reminder...UVB meter sale ends tomorrow

Solarmeter 6.2 Sale !

$229.00 $179.95 Save: 21% off

UVB Meter sale!

Solarmeter 6.2 Sale !

$229.00 $179.95 Save: 21% off

New items at Carolina Pet Supply

Organic Fertilizer

Pelletized Peruvian Seabird Guano 2 lb

Neptune's Harvest fish and seaweed blend

Organic cactus is back in stock!!

Reptology Tortoise Palace --- Free Shipping !!! From Carolina Pet Supply

FREE shipping on seeds and seed mixes at Carolina Pet Supply

Seeds and seed mixes with free shipping!

FREE Shipping at Carolina Pet Supply

$229.00 $179.95
Save: 21% off

$229.00 $179.95
Save: 21% off