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I was just curious if anyone ever used VitaShell shell and skin conditioner and some feedback?
Turtle VitaShell by Tetrafauna
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I use it on my Sulcata. I think its helpful, but not a must. I know it sure makes my tort look like a show piece! 
some will tell you that it helps reduce pyramiding, I don't know if its true or not, but I don't think it would hurt!
some will tell you that it helps reduce pyramiding, I don't know if its true or not, but I don't think it would hurt!
I use it. Once a month. No problems with it. Others frown on it.
We just had an...interesting...debate on the subject: http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-62594.html
It isn't harmful and doesn't hurt the tortoise if used as directed, and whether or not it provides any benefit is debatable. I don't think it should be used as a substitute for some lack in husbandry, but I do use it for my own reasons and have for years.
It isn't harmful and doesn't hurt the tortoise if used as directed, and whether or not it provides any benefit is debatable. I don't think it should be used as a substitute for some lack in husbandry, but I do use it for my own reasons and have for years.
I'm so glad I missed that debate!
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Neal said:
Yes, that was a fascinating debate. I read almost the whole thing, almost word for word, waiting for someone to step in an correct the assumptions about some of the ingredients of Vita-shell. The main complainant twice stated that Lanolin is a petroleum product when in fact it is an animal product from sheep. He also kept referring to the possibly harmful effects of petroleum products in general. When I looked up "emulsifying wax NF" I learned that it is a vegetable product. Hmm.
I use Vita Shell from time to time. Great stuff!
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