Oxalic Acid

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Posted by Lori_ Turtle Homes on October 31, 2001 at 11:10:51:

In Reply to: NO, I can't read or spell Ed. N/P posted by Justin on October 30, 2001 at 22:24:52:

Justin,
I would like to see that new found evidence. Do you have the research study available?
Oxalic acid is found in many plants that tortoises do seek out but given that the captive diet tends to repeat itself over and over and does not cycle like in nature, the continued bombardment of this compound or larger amounts do combine with the calcium. If given in small amounts there should be no harm. If given in large doses over long periods of time or even given in small doses by a lot of plants that contain it all at once can have cause problems with bone formation.
In a captive situation you should avoid foods that contain high amounts of this substance or give only small amounts over longer period of time with adequate vitamin D3, sunlight, calcium, hydration and space. This should give you a tortoise with smooth shells and strong bone.

: : : Oxalic acid is not bad for tortoises, or humans for that matter. Do some research and you will find many animals seek it out in their diet. The misconception that oxalic acid is bad is losing favor, based on new found evidence.

: : : Justin

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: Justin, : I would like to see that new found evidence. Do you have the research study available? : Oxalic acid is found in many plants that tortoises do seek out but given that the captive diet tends to repeat itself over and over and does not cycle like in nature, the continued bombardment of this compound or larger amounts do combine with the calcium. If given in small amounts there should be no harm. If given in large doses over long periods of time or even given in small doses by a lot of plants that contain it all at once can have cause problems with bone formation. : In a captive situation you should avoid foods that contain high amounts of this substance or give only small amounts over longer period of time with adequate vitamin D3, sunlight, calcium, hydration and space. This should give you a tortoise with smooth shells and strong bone. : : : : Oxalic acid is not bad for tortoises, or humans for that matter. Do some research and you will find many animals seek it out in their diet. The misconception that oxalic acid is bad is losing favor, based on new found evidence. : : : : Justin

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