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Zoo Med Gourmet Box Turtle Food

Zoo Med Gourmet Box Turtle Food

By Zoo Med 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2024 85% confidence
4.7 /10
Quality
4.4
Value
4.0
Design
4.5
Function
3.5
Durability
4.0

In a Nutshell

  • Mixed tasty preference among turtles
  • Quality and packaging issues reported
  • Some users recommend but buyers should be cautious

Quick Verdict

The Zoo Med Gourmet Box Turtle Food receives mixed reviews, with some users reporting their turtles enjoy the food, while others note issues with quality and taste.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 11%
Would Buy Again 22%
Avg Lifespan Not specified

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Picky Eaters (1)

    Some older turtles seem to enjoy this food.

  • (1)

    Weighted toward positives

  • Diet variety (1)

    Helps to vary the turtle's diet.

Cons

  • Quality Issue (1) major

    Infested food with weak packaging.

    Tip: Check the packaging and maintain keep it fresh.

  • Lack of Dinner (1) medium

    The favorite pet didnt like it

    Tip: We recommend that you need to read all reviews.

  • Picky turtle (1) minor

    One users complained about qhandling and maintenance

    Tip: Fresh vegetables and then check again

Quality Trend: Declining

Recent reviews highlight quality and packaging issues

Older Reviews Said:

mixed

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Owners with picky eaters — Some turtles found it palatable, adding variety to their diet.

Skip If

  • Owners concerned about quality and packaging — Multiple reports of infestation and poor sealing.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Not specified

Factors: Packaging quality

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
⚠️ Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

2.0
9 reviews
5★
22%
4★
11%
3★
0%
2★
22%
1★
44%
Variety (1) Quality (1) Packaging (1) Taste (1) Economic (1)

Common Questions

Is this food safe for box turtles?

Some turtles enjoy it, but there are concerns about quality and packaging

Highlighted Reviews

— touche 3 found helpful

"is quite a picky eater now, in his older age.....purchased this and he likes it......"

— Humphrey

"I, the human, was disappointed as soon as I saw it. The picture leads you to believe it's full of dried mealworms, mushrooms and strawberries. But it is really mostly what looks like rabbit food pellets with a teeny amount, literally, a MINUSCULE amount of the "gourmet" items. Because all I could se..."

Bottom Line

If your turtle has a picky appetite, this food might be worth a try, but be prepared for mixed results and potential quality issues.

4.7 /10
Average