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Hopefully this will explain things a little. And help you determine which Mazuri you've found.
I've been meaning to make this post for a while.
On the left is the newer MAZURI L.S.
It is supposedly "better" for most species.(better suited ingredients) Is easier to find. But unfortunately many tortoises do not care for it.
The pellets are smaller, darker and harder. They also take much longer to get soft in water and don't absorb liquid as well.
I've heard from some members that Russian tortoises prefer this type. But my Redfoot won't touch it.
Buying it may be a waste of your money. So buy a small amount initially and try it first.
On the right is the "original" MAZURI 5M21. It is the type that most of us use. It has a decades old track record of excellence. Zoos use it. Hobbyists use it. So do I. It's great to have on hand and it's a good part of a tortoise diet. (It contains things like molasses. And on paper seems like it's not a good choice)
Most tortoises are absolutely crazy about it. And it is fantastic for the administration of medications, etc. Soaking it in water turns it into a gritty mush thar can be mixed with just about anything. Or smeared on top of anything.
It can also be fed dry to adult tortoises. I often toss a few dozen pellets around my enclosures and let my RF find them. I've been using this for many years.
Strangely, the 5M21 bag now claims that the product is nutritionally complete. "No supplementation necessary".
While I can't say with authority that this statement is just totally untrue, I will reccomend that you just use it as part of your feedings. And not as the primary food source.
My ratio is less than 10%.
Every tortoise needs variety. And we must not get lazy and suit our own convenience.
I've been meaning to make this post for a while.
On the left is the newer MAZURI L.S.
It is supposedly "better" for most species.(better suited ingredients) Is easier to find. But unfortunately many tortoises do not care for it.
The pellets are smaller, darker and harder. They also take much longer to get soft in water and don't absorb liquid as well.
I've heard from some members that Russian tortoises prefer this type. But my Redfoot won't touch it.
Buying it may be a waste of your money. So buy a small amount initially and try it first.
On the right is the "original" MAZURI 5M21. It is the type that most of us use. It has a decades old track record of excellence. Zoos use it. Hobbyists use it. So do I. It's great to have on hand and it's a good part of a tortoise diet. (It contains things like molasses. And on paper seems like it's not a good choice)
Most tortoises are absolutely crazy about it. And it is fantastic for the administration of medications, etc. Soaking it in water turns it into a gritty mush thar can be mixed with just about anything. Or smeared on top of anything.
It can also be fed dry to adult tortoises. I often toss a few dozen pellets around my enclosures and let my RF find them. I've been using this for many years.
Strangely, the 5M21 bag now claims that the product is nutritionally complete. "No supplementation necessary".
While I can't say with authority that this statement is just totally untrue, I will reccomend that you just use it as part of your feedings. And not as the primary food source.
My ratio is less than 10%.
Every tortoise needs variety. And we must not get lazy and suit our own convenience.
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