Cactus

[Shutterbuginaz]

Is this type of cactus safe for my Russian? If so, how much should I feed and how often?

Thanks.

 

[Yvonne G]

Yes. That is opuntia. You may have a bit of trouble with the glochids (spines), but you can scrub them off with a plastic pot scrubber, like a Scotch Brite, or burn them off.

 

[Shutterbuginaz]

Thanks Yvonne. I am thinking that this would be just a rare treat? Monthly, or can it be more often?

 

[G-stars]

I feed it to mine at least once a week. It also helps them move their bowels.

 

[Jodie]

I feed to my Leopards twice a week as an afternoon snack.

 

[dmmj]

You can feed it more often then monthly, once a week sounds good. It is high in calcium, moisture,fiber, a good food all around, plus tortoises love it.

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

It's a great frequent food, even though tortoises treat it as a treat You can try cutting them off too, but that can get a little difficult

 

[Shutterbuginaz]

I am very excited to add this to Hatch's diet. I have a ton of it so I doubt he will put much of a dent in the supply. Thanks for all of your help.