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celery leaves as food?

Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:47 am
by Felmarg
Is it okay to feed my skink the leaves that come on top of celery? I wouldn't feed them to him all the time, I'm just wondering if it would be okay to feed him them as long as I have them.

Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:45 pm
by KyleWeiss
While there are nutrients in celery leaves, I'd avoid them because of oxalates, naturally-occuring "salts," which can complicate waste evacuation, bodily function or accumulate and poison if fed frequently.

I think there's better things to choose for blueys.

KW

Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:52 pm
by Felmarg
Okay, I will continue to feed my little bluey collard greens for his greens.
Thanks,
Felmarg

Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:54 pm
by KyleWeiss
There's many, many other greens you can feed. Mustard and cilantro are two I like to feed in addition because of the smell.

KW

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:50 am
by mewzic-7123
is bokchoy okay too?

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 12:51 pm
by KyleWeiss
Have you read the food charts on the caresheet? Kelly has made a downloadable version of these for home use that will define good from bad foods...

KW

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 3:10 pm
by Tigergenesis
Felmarg wrote:Okay, I will continue to feed my little bluey collard greens for his greens.
Thanks,
Felmarg


Be sure you feed a variety of each food group as well. :)