If you keep turtles or tortoises, you can also offer cuttlebone to them. My little guy just started munching on the cuttlebone I have in there I think by accident. Our large cuttlefish are suitable for parakeets, budgies and canaries,tortoises, turtles, snails and terrapins. I\'ve seen pineapple and orange flavored mineral blocks but I\'m not sure if they contain all the same stuff cuttlebone does. You can simply throw some cuttlebone into your turtles tank (actually probably shouldn’t throw much better to simply place it in the tank) that they can then take a snap out of it whenever they feel they need more calcium. Post any questions you have about a turtle indoor setup here. £4.95 £ 4. Cuttlebone is a white chalky substance that contains an earth shattering amount of calcium. Also I never removed the hard backing on them. If you raise turtles as pets, you know they need calcium. What a lot of owners do is to break the hard-backing off (turtles can choke on this part) of the cuttlebone, and either toss the entire thing in or drop a piece or two in and let the turtles nibble on them. A cuttlebone is great for these animals because it floats and doesn't foul the water as other supplements can. Just some basics: 1) Cuttlebone is an internal structure of the cuttlefish (small squid) and does contain calcium and trace elements. I know the normal cuttlebone for birds can be used as calcium for turtles. 2 product ratings. 0 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars 0. Komo-do Reptile Tortoises Turtles Natural Calcium Cuttlebone Discs Cucumber or Natural (Cucumber) 4.2 out of 5 stars 79. What is a cuttlebone ? Cuttle bones can be found in the bird food section of pet stores or big box stores. It is sold for birds to peck at. FREE Delivery. Or if you have a link to your indoor setup picture we would love to see it. What is cuttlebone made of? Only 6 left in stock. I don't know how old my turtles are, but they are very small - shells about 1-1.25" long - and eat only small bites. Guest. BiOrb Spare Parts No calcium means many health issues. It is simply an excellent source of calcium, and these animals can benefit from the rich calcium contained in the cuttlebone. BiOrb Sea Shells & Stars. About this product. 50 (£7.50/count) FREE Delivery. Advertisement. Mar 11, 2012 #14 L. leannethreeoaks New Member. 3) The primary use for cuttlebones is to keep the turtles' beaks trimmed. Would recommend. He raced over and bit it then walked away. What if the cuttlebone was bought in the Turtle section of the petstore? BiOrb Sea Shells & Stars. Alternatively, you could feed earthworms as a source of calcium or dust your turtles' food with bonemeal. Shelled Warriors Giant African Snail Kit - Calcium, Cuttlefish and Seeds (not a live snail) 4.3 out of 5 stars 9. Misty . Okay so I have given my turtle cuttlebones in the past. Cuttlebone is an all-natural calcium and phosphorus supplement which is important for healthy bone structure. A cuttlebone is a white, chalky shell that pet owners give to their birds to nibble and peck at in order to boost their calcium intake. Colour Balls & Sea Lily. 3. Post Fri Feb 18, 2005 5:15 am. 1. Or do I mount this huge thing (about 4" long) partly submerged in the aquarium, or what? These marine molluscs are better known as cuttlefish. Cuttlebones have a grainy texture, reminiscent of pumice. Turtle diets and eating habits discussed here. 4.5 out of 5 stars 392. Good value . Komodo Cuttlebone Calcium for Tortoises & Turtles 82803 A natural but essential health product for your tortoise or turtle, this Komodo Cuttlebone are made from real cuttlefish bones, rich in calcium and have been cut into hand discs by Komodo to make their handling even easier. 2) Cuttlebone shouldn't be used to relace a good diet or vitamin/mineral supplement. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. 2 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars 2. Do they need them? Buy Lumpur Cuttlefish Bone, 1 Bag Teethers Premium Cuttlebone Animal Pet Food Supplies, for Reptiles, Turtles, Tortoises, Terrapins, Snails, Birds and small animals at Amazon UK. Silly bugger . Top. I was wondering if I can give my red ear slider a small piece of a cuttlebone that I have for my two cockatiel birds. This is an excellent source of calcium for the turtles and very inexpensive. Cuttlebone is offered to reptiles, hermit crabs, chinchillas, and turtles, where they offer a good source of additional dietary calcium. 11 posts • Page 1 of 1. 45. But I havnt in a while. Paradise Pets MINI CUTTLEFISH PIECES FOR REPTILES, TURTLE, TORTOISES, TERRAPINS, SNAILS, BIRDS AND SMALL ANIMALS APPROX 6-12CM X 4. $6.99 $ 6. Cuttlebone for Turtles Calcium. 5. 5 Year Member. Its name is actually very accurate: it’s the internal shell of members of the family Sepiidae. Before feeding it to your turtle or tortoise you must prepare it. I am now concerend...I just put in the cuttlebone as is... What is the hard backing, how do you get it off? Cuttlebone is the best way, outside of those leafy greens our turtles and tortoises love so much, to get calcium. And how do I get one ? Do I break off small pieces and put them in the food bowl for them to eat? 5.0 2 ratings. 77 (£5.77/count) £8.99 £8.99. I was moistening the soil in there and he was grumpy so I tossed part of the cuttlebone toward him. You can float a cuttle bone in their water. 0 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars 0. And the extra calcium helps to increase the density of eggs for those animals that lay them. Id say it is about a foot and 1/2, couple of inches thick. If you can't find the cuttlebone, a piece of plaster will be just as good. Top. Amazon.co.uk: cuttlebone Select Your Cookie Preferences We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. Get it as soon as Wed, Nov 18. It can, however, be employed as a secondary source. Komodo Cuttlebone is a natural product that is rich in calcium and ideal for keeping the beaks of tortoises and turtles trimmed. Ideal for tortoises and turtles. 4. The ATP Turtle Care sheet says to give them cuttlebone (a bird product) to supplement their calcium. ProductShortDescription is available to buy online at Pets at Home, the UK's largest pet shop with fast delivery and low prices Komodo Cuttlebone Discs Cucumber Calcium for Tortoises & Turtles A natural but essential health product for your tortoise or turtle, these Komodo Cuttlebone discs are made from real cuttlefish bones, rich in calcium, and have been cut into hand discs by Komodo to make their handling even easier. BiOrb Spare Parts I have an extra one and I was wondering if it would be ok to break off a small piece. I\'ll check tomorrow. 10 posts • Page 1 of 1. Birds LOVE Cuttlebone for Cockatiels Parakeets Budgies Finches Canaries Lovebirds Small Conures Mynahs Toucans African Greys All Parrots. Do you have to do this? When I was done he went back to it and started eating it. countrygal_cc Posts: 40 Joined: Aug 3, 2006. The main chemical constituents of cuttlebone are calcium carbonate, sodium chloride, calcium phosphate, magnesium salts and an abundance of micro-trace elements. In turtles and tortoises, calcium is needed for a healthy shell and bones. 0 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars 0. Colour Balls & Sea Lily. What is the purpose? Thanks everyone i really appreciate the help, i\'ll try and keep … £5.77 £ 5. DJ_Mo Level 1 Posts: 17 Joined: Wed Mar 27, 2002 3:33 am. 95 (£1.65/count) FREE Delivery. The cuttlebone is huge, no seriously, its big enough to become a basking dock for an adult turtle. Top. Good quality. Despite its high gross calcium content, cuttlefish bone is relatively poorly absorbed, and as such should not be relied upon as the sole source of calcium supplementation. £7.50 £ 7. Jun 25, 2013 #1 anjani919 New Member. Tuesday Level 1 Posts: 19 Joined: Wed Dec 29, 2004 10:19 pm. 4.3 out of 5 stars 2,357. 99 ($1.75/Count) Save more with Subscribe & Save. Turtles And Cuttlebone. The backing is a natural part of the cuttlebone (which is a structural and buoyancy aid inside of cuttlefish, a squid-like marine animal which is harvested for the food industry and the cuttlebone is a natural "waste" product of processing the mollusks) and not something added so that it can be hung up in the cages. $6.45 $ 6. Post Thu May 16, 2002 12:40 pm. 2. We usually offer cuttlebones to our turtles. The turtles will eat the cuttle bone and sometimes also use it as a floating island. 0 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars 0. Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:28 am Cuttlebone. Find out all about cuttlebone for parrots and whether your parrot cage should contain one. Thread starter anjani919; Start date Jun 25, 2013; Status Not open for further replies. Online shopping from a great selection at Pet Supplies Store. Zml Feeder Banquet Tortoise (Pack of 1) 3.8 out of 5 stars 218. For humans, calcium is needed for healthy teeth and bones. 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