Prickly Pear

[nicoleandrocky]

Hey again
just recently i have been looking into getting some prickly pear cactus online but i was wondering if there are any stores that would carry it, if you know any can you share ? thanks!

 

[Zergy]

I bought my spineless prickly pear pads off ebay. They haven't grown new pads yet since I have just put them in soil a week or less ago.

Note: Although it is called spineless, it still has small spines on them so caution is still needed when handling. They feel like a splinter when they get in your skin.. but at least they are tiny.

 

[Jacob]

Lots of places sell them online, but they are expensive.
Most local mexican market or store they usually sell spineless optunia 3 pounds for a buck.
Most stater bros have it as well.

 

[nicoleandrocky]

Thanks !

 

[jaizei]

I do not know about California, but around central Texas, Walmart and most grocery stores have pads. Here on the forum, Coastal sells them as well. Great service.

 

[Yvonne G]

Sometimes you can find them in the produce section of the grocery store. Look for "Nopales" or when they cut it up they call it "Nopalitos." My store isn't a Mexican store, but they carry it when in season.

 

[Jacqui]

I would suggest to go to grocery stores located near (or within) a community with a heavier density of Mexican nationality folks. I know in my area, even within a chain grocery store, they gear their produce section to fit with what the local nationalities are, so each store is a bit different in what they stock.

 

[Arizona Sulcata]

I carry it as well. It's naturally grown here in AZ. I even cut off the spines which is most of the work. Only problem is you'll have to pay shipping. I ship via the priority mail flat rate boxes to give you an idea of shipping costs. If you can find it cheap locally though then more power to you.

 

[Arizona Sulcata]

Hey you sent me a PM but when I go to respond it says you have PM's disabled. I'd love to get back with you if you could enable PM's thank you!

 

[DanaLachney]

How often should u feed them to the torts? Cuz our walmart carries them

 

[Arizona Sulcata]

You can feed it to them as much as you'd like so long as you're feeding them other things as well. My torts love it so I give it to them as a treat twice a week because its a pain for me to cut that many spines off especially when I'm doing that for my customers as well! Haha otherwise it'd probably be an everyday thing.

 

[nicoleandrocky]

Im not sure :/ I would think small pieces every two weeks? thats what i would do.
My cousin has a redfoot and she gives it to her every 3 days. But im not sure since i have a russian.

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You can feed it to them as much as you'd like so long as you're feeding them other things as well. My torts love it so I give it to them as a treat twice a week because its a pain for me to cut that many spines off especially when I'm doing that for my customers as well! Haha otherwise it'd probably be an everyday thing.

How can i order from you?

 

[Arizona Sulcata]

It's all personal preference, it won't hurt them either way.

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Hi!
I went on the shop you sent the link to
how can i order?

Go to arizonasulcata.webs.com then go to the Online Checkout page, click on 10lbs or 15lbs, then click checkout with paypal, (if you don't have a paypal account no problem) click on pay with card, fill out the info and once I recieve payment I ship it out right away! if you have any questions or things aren't working out for you I can also send you an electronic bill to your email. Thank you so much! If you ever have any questions please feel free to ask.
-Austin

This was the PM I tried sending you. Haha

 

[nicoleandrocky]

Thanks !
ill do it late today!