Nature Zone SNZ59261 Turtle Shell Moisturizer and Conditioner, 2-Ounce

This turtle shell moisturizer from Nature Zone is a 2-ounce (59 ml) stick in a cream colour, made for applying straight onto a turtle's or tortoise's shell. The stick form means the product goes on directly, and the label states it is paraben free. It is intended for reptiles and small animals, and the manufacturer limits it to external use on turtles and tortoises.

Applying the stick to a shell

The manufacturer states that the product can be applied directly to turtle shells. Hold the 59 ml stick and rub it over the shell; the cream-coloured formula is the material that transfers. The directions name only direct application, so the stick is rubbed on the shell itself rather than mixed into food or water.

Does this shell product suit your animal?

The limit on the label is clear: the product is for external use on turtles and tortoises only. An animal outside that group does not fall within the stated use, even though the target audience is listed as reptiles. Check that your pet is a turtle or a tortoise before buying, and that you intend to apply a product to its shell rather than use it any other way. The special feature listed is moisturizing, and the recommended use is turtle and tortoise shell care.

What the stick format and scent give you

• The product is a stick rather than a liquid or spray, so the formula stays in solid form until rubbed onto a shell.
• The colour is cream, which makes the product visible on the shell while you apply it.
• The scent is listed as turtle, and the label states the formula is paraben free.
• One 2-ounce (59 ml) stick comes in the pack, and the product carries model number 831043.
• The stick measures 4.4 x 4.4 x 10.2 cm (1.7 x 1.7 x 4 in) and weighs 59 g (2.1 oz).

Questions about this turtle and tortoise shell product

How much product is in the stick?

The stick holds 1.99 fl oz (59 ml), which is the 2-ounce size named on the label.

Where on the animal does the product go?

The manufacturer states it can be applied directly to turtle shells.

Is the formula paraben free?

Yes, the special ingredients list states that the product contains no parabens.

What animals is it limited to?

The label limits use to external application on turtles and tortoises only; other reptiles are outside the stated use.