coconut oil.

Maro2Bear

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There are tons of threads on this here in the Forum - even refs to some long term “studies”. Most agree that some cold compressed natural coconut oil applied occasionally doesn’t hurt or harm. Does it do any real good over time? Hard to say.
 

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I just got the most natural cold pressed stuff I could find. I found it at my local sprouts farmers market. Not sure if you have those though...
 

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I just got the most natural cold pressed stuff I could find. I found it at my local sprouts farmers market. Not sure if you have those though...
Nope I don’t :/ I either wanna get some at the local super market if I could? Or order it.
 

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There are tons of threads on this here in the Forum - even refs to some long term “studies”. Most agree that some cold compressed natural coconut oil applied occasionally doesn’t hurt or harm. Does it do any real good over time? Hard to say.
Do you use it? Or know of a brand I could use.
 

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I love the FB groups' hysteria on this subject...

1) it'll suffocate the Tortoise because they breathe through their shell

2) It'll burn them because it magnifies the heat

3) UV can't penetrate the oil and they'll die

4) Ants will be attracted to the oil and feast on your tortoise

5) Tortoises don't use oil in the wild, so it's bad

J
 

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I've been using coconut oil on my 2 yr old Burmese Star. I too wondered if I should, if it could cause harm, etc.

Then I read this, written by a member whose opinions I trust. I began using the oil, and apply it weekly. I put it on with my finger, let Sulafat walk around for 10-15 minutes, then give him a good rub with a towel, and back into his enclosure.

 
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