Feeding and Nutrition :: Cuttlebones

[EarthMom]

Hello. If I am to give my lil turtle a cuttlebone in his tank is it okay if it's one of those from the pet store that is supposed to be for birds? Thanks.

[octpusgirl8]

Yes, but you have to chip off the hard backing found on one side. It helps to break it into a few pieces before you try.

[EarthMom]

Alright. Thanks for the tip.

[marisa]

That's the only kind of cuttlebone I know of. If your turtle is small, give him smaller pieces, head-size or slightly smaller. It helps if the pieces are on the thin side so your turtle can easily crunch them up.

[EarthMom]

Thanks for the tip! I'm going to give him some right now.

[wezeles]

There is also "turtle bone" sold by Zoo-Med



its identical to cuttle bone but usually a dollar more..lol just helps support a Herp supplier at the same time i guess if you pick this one...
Same thing goes for breaking it apart...

I'm Not sure why someone hasnt just thrown the crumbs for bird cuttle bone into a box for turtles and other Herps that use it...
that would be perfect.. cheeper and eaiser.. i use to toss a full cuttle bone in for the 2 adults but they never ate enough of it and it just messed up the tank you would never need a full cuttle bone in the tank unless you have a ton of adult turtles i would say...