Iodine, goiter and thyroid problems of Aldabra tortoises

[Jemo]

They dont have to look for calcium.
Aldabra Atoll IS 100% calcium (raised limestone atoll).
They will uptake calcium with everything they eat or drink.

We never saw them feed on fish, but i could imagine they will take it when they find some and are hungry.
We tried it at here home- no Chance!!

 

[ben awes]

Is there an online source for dried brown algae?

 

[Tom]

Why the insistence on this? Aldabaran tortoises don't get these swellings, and these are NOT goiters on the few Galops that get them.

 

[turtles11756]

Is there an online source for dried brown algae?

kelp is high in iodine

 

[Jemo]

Why the insistence on this? Aldabaran tortoises don't get these swellings, and these are NOT goiters on the few Galops that get them.

We are not conserned about goiter ore something else.
We just think that the sufficiant jodine uptake is important for overall health conditions.
And maybe for the breeding success?

 

[ben awes]

I wonder if this is any good?:
http://www.newcountryorganics.com/s...elandic-kelp-certified-organic-50-lb-bag.html

 

[jsheffield - In Memoriam]

I do some cooking with dulse, a seaweed harvested in Maine ... I'm thinking about mixing in a bit into Darwin's food once every two weeks, just to increase the diversity of nutrients he's getting.



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Jamie

 

[Jemo]

I do some cooking with dulse, a seaweed harvested in Maine ... I'm thinking about mixing in a bit into Darwin's food once every two weeks, just to increase the diversity of nutrients he's getting.

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Jamie

i think it is a good idea to give it every 2 weeks.