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Re: Bringing it to the top. Nutrition...


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Posted by tcc on April 03, 2001 at 22:20:06:

In Reply to: Bringing it to the top. Nutrition... posted by EJ on April 03, 2001 at 02:16:06:

: It's neat how things can be taken out of context.
: Fiber in tortoises is an important component. No more or less than protein or any of the other elements. I think we were discussing grocery greens and not fruits.
: My recomendation is that if you cannot access the natural stuff you can do just fine with grocery stuff if you focus on the dark leafy greens (no spinach). There is plenty of fiber in this stuff if you are selective. That's my point. (where did fruit come from?)
: Ed

Hi Ed,
I think i already made it real clear about greens but found this on Annies site, so perhaps you can have her explain it better.

Grocery store produce is too high in water, as well as sugars, often
contains pesticide residue, and some store produce actually inhibits the
absorption of calcium, a badly needed item in any tortoise's diet. It is
also an insufficient source for vitamins, minerals, and other trace
elements. There are no produce markets in the wild! Think of terrestrial
tortoises as a "cow with a shell."




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