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NATURAL BALANCE® REPTILE DIET...

Gaboon Viper Natural Balance® Reptile Diet was developed specifically for meat-eating reptiles, and is a preferred diet for those who dislike feeding their animals either live or frozen mice or rats. Our Reptile Diet was developed, researched and tested by leading zoo animal keepers, nutritionists, and veterinarians. This fresh-frozen beef diet is made from high quality beef processed in a HACCP compliant California State inspected plant under stringent sanitary conditions. This diet is nutritionally complete and needs no additional supplementation; it does not contain meat by-products or grains such as corn, wheat, rice or barley. Beef Hind Shanks Knuckle Bones Femur Bones Neck Bones Knuckle Bones

Sausage SizesAvailable in 4 sizes:
PINKY (1” Long X 1/2" Diameter Sausage):
80 Sausages per pack/40 packs per 20 lb. case
FUZZY (1.5” Long X 5/8" Diameter Sausage):
48 Sausages per pack/20 packs per 20 lb. case
MOUSE (3” Long X 5/8" Diameter Sausage):
24 Sausages per pack/20 packs per 30 lb. case
RAT (5” Long X 1.5" Diameter Sausage):
6 Sausages per pack/20 packs per 40 lb. case
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Natural Balance® Reptile Sausages are FRESH-FROZEN, processed in a HACCP compliant California State inspected plant under stringent sanitary conditions.

Please call for further information at 1 (800) 829-4493 or email: zoovet@naturalbalanceinc.com

FEEDING GUIDELINES
Thaw to room temperature only the amount to be fed at one time. If your reptile is to be fed more than one sausage, leave the desired number linked together. Feeding smaller sausages more frequently is preferred over feeding sausages that are too large or may not be easily digested. If the reptile is housed on carpet or paper, simply put the sausage in front of the reptile. If ingestion of the substrates is a concern, place the sausage on a saucer, or use tweezers (never your fingers) to hand feed your reptile. Sausages should be fed end first, and may require some movement to stimulate your reptile’s attention. Most reptiles will accept Natural Balance® Fresh-frozen Sausages. Some reptiles that have previously been fed live or dead prey may require a period of acclimation. Never feed a snake that is in its shedding cycle.

STORAGE AND HANDLING

KEEP FROZEN until ready to use. Completely thaw to room temperature the amount of Natural Balance® Reptile Sausages needed. Feed immediately after thaw is complete or refrigerate and feed within 24 hours. Uneaten, thawed portions should be discarded after an hour. DO NOT MICROWAVE. Thawed meat should not be refrozen. Not Intended for Human Consumption.

Not Intended for Human Consumption. KEEP FROZEN

INGREDIENT LISTING
Beef, Beef Hearts, Beet Pulp, Tricalcium Phosphate, Ground Flaxseed Meal, Sodium Chloride, Collagen, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2 Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin A and D-3 Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Biotin), Minerals (Iron Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS - AS FED
Moisture 69.00% maximum
Crude Protein 18.00% minimum
Crude Fat 10.00% minimum
Crude Fiber 2.50% maximum
Ash 3.25% maximum
Calcium 0.70% minimum
Phosphorus 0.35% minimum
Calculated CA:P Ratio 2:1
AVERAGE ANALYSIS
AVERAGE ANALYSIS % As Fed % Dry Weight
Dry Matter 31.0 100.0
Crude Protein, % (Min) 18.3 51.2
Crude Fat, % (Min) 10.3 28.9
Crude Fiber, % (Max) 1.1 3.13
Ash, % (Max) 3.2 8.9
Calcium, % (Min) 0.67 2.1
Phosphorus, % (Min) 0.35 1.3
Ca - P Ratio 1.5:1 1.5:1
Vitamin A, IU/kg 5,480 15,334
Vitamin E, IU/kg 145 406
Taurine, % 0.09 0.253
 
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