Sulcata diet....The debate..........

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Posted by Barry on August 07, 2001 at 12:41:50:

I personally have some young sulcata's and some baby leopards and after talking to a gentleman on the phone the other day who has some large ones, he has informed me that the diet of mixed dark greens (endive, escorole, mustard greens,romaine, etc..w/calcium supp.) for my sulcata is all wrong. Since sulcatas are a desert species, grasses and even alfalfa(moistened) is a MUCH better diet. He also informed me that their feces should look almost like horse poop and not this dark, wet, mucky stuff and that these "lettuce" types are too wet for their kidneys and digestive system. The grasses in our yards are much closer to their natural habitat diet. I'm by not means an authority, but it makes sense to me. So, with that said, I welcome to hear anyones comments who actually disagree with this idea vs. people who do agree and why. Thanks to all who reply in advance.

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Re: Sulcata diet....The debate.......... Terry 08/10/01 (0)
Re: Sulcata diet....The debate.......... doug 08/10/01 (0)
intestinal length.......... ernie 08/08/01 (2)
- Man, I would love the reference for this one. n/p EJ 08/08/01 (1)
  - reference: Dr. Kiedrowski ernie 08/09/01 (0)
Well, this is what I seem to think.... Barry 08/08/01 (0)
Bottom line... EJ 08/07/01 (1)
- Re: Bottom line... Justin 08/07/01 (0)
Re: Sulcata diet....The debate.......... Linda 08/07/01 (5)
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    - I can't imagine Virgil being thirsty and not having water available. n/p Lisa and Virgil 08/07/01 (0)
- Re: Sulcata diet....The debate.......... Justin 08/07/01 (1)
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Lets up the ante on this debate Ernie 08/07/01 (1)
- Re: Lets up the ante on this debate Justin 08/07/01 (0)
Re: Sulcata diet....The debate.......... Justin 08/07/01 (0)
Re: Sulcata diet....The debate.......... EJ 08/07/01 (0)

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