I was reeaing on a post here that someone removes the 'hard backing' on the cuttlebone...
I am now concerend...I just put in the cuttlebone as is...
What is the hard backing, how do you get it off?
When I checked the cuttlebone the one side was harder but there is no way i could 'pick' it off.

Thanks for the help.
I also have a mineral block from Carolina Pet Supply...except Calvin used it for a potty today so the entire thing is in the trash....hmmm.

Cam i don't think the hard side of the cuttle bone is that bad for torts. i also just put it in as is, and i have never heard about removing the hard part. (I don't see how it could be dangerous)

I don't remove the hard back either. I just make sure the soft side is always up.

Danny

is the hard back bad for the torts?

No my larger tortoises will eat the whole thing. The smaller ones just eat the soft part.

Danny

i didnt think it was that bad. mine seem fine when they eat it

I don't remove the hard back either. I just make sure the soft side is always up.

Danny

ditto

I pry the hard part off with a butter knife. It breaks off in pieces. It can break into sharp pieces and I don't want to risk gut damage.

i just put it in as it is

i just put it in as it is

Me too.