Iodine, goiter and thyroid problems of Aldabra tortoises

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They dont have to look for calcium.
Aldabra Atoll IS 100% calcium (raised limestone atoll).
They will uptake calcium with everything they eat or drink.

We never saw them feed on fish, but i could imagine they will take it when they find some and are hungry.
We tried it at here home- no Chance!!
 

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Why the insistence on this? Aldabaran tortoises don't get these swellings, and these are NOT goiters on the few Galops that get them.

We are not conserned about goiter ore something else.
We just think that the sufficiant jodine uptake is important for overall health conditions.
And maybe for the breeding success?
 

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