Opuntia pads. These are pads are ready for you to grow on and produce your own tortoise foods. We feed this as a treat and all of tortoise absolutely love this. These are known for high calcium content. This species of optunia pads can grow very large (up to 50cm) These are not your typical pads you see out there. You can cut the pads and freeze them for on going food source. Be careful of the spines. We singe them off. Opuntia grow in tortoise habitats. These are cuttings from our own plants. Completely free of any contaminants. Completely tortoise safe. We only have a few of these. They are packed with bubble wrap. Be careful of the spines. (Just singe off when feeding) If planting, plant in a sandy soil stone mix. Only water once a week give plenty of light . You leave them to dry on gravel. These are ready to plant and roots have sprouted. Plant in a gritty sandy soil.