Re: My two cents worth and IMHO

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Posted by cirsisue on December 30, 1998 at 20:54:19:

In Reply to: My two cents worth and IMHO posted by Iguana03 on December 30, 1998 at 01:21:46:

: As long as we are talking diet, here is what I use with good results according to my Vet.
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: Greens- 70-80%- Usually 60-70% collards with the remainder turnip or mustard and occasionally bok choy- use healthy leaves only and cut into small pieces in order to add digestion

: Fresh shredded vegetables-10-20%- equal amounts of yellow and zucchini squash, sweet potato, and occasionally turnip root

: Frozen vegetables- 5-10%- 2:1 mix of mixed vegetables and lima beans (the limas could be substituted with peas or most any other safe vegetable that your Ig likes)- microwave 8 minutes- 2 heaping teaspoons for adults

: Fresh fruits-5%- 1/2" of banana cut into small pieces- occasionally a small quantity of cantaloupe or 1 quartered seedless grape is added

: All of the above should be mixed thoroughly

: Supplements- Nekton Rep, Nekton Iguana, Herptivite, etc.- a medium sprinkle 2-4 times monthly for adults- more often for babies and juveniles

: This diet has worked very well for my three. The only variation of consequence is when dealing with mild anorexia or giving medicine orally. I will give very small quantities of tofu mixed in the salad or laced with the medicine for a very short time.

: I know that everyone has different ways of doing things and it doesn't necessarily make anyone wrong as long as you they are in the ballpark, so to speak. However, as I said this has worked for me and I would not hesitate to recommend it. Happy Herping, Iguana03

Ditto for me.Have had igs for 9 yrs. and only lost one from systemic infection while gravid because the vet didn't think she needed blood work up.

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: : : As long as we are talking diet, here is what I use with good results according to my Vet. : : : : Greens- 70-80%- Usually 60-70% collards with the remainder turnip or mustard and occasionally bok choy- use healthy leaves only and cut into small pieces in order to add digestion : : Fresh shredded vegetables-10-20%- equal amounts of yellow and zucchini squash, sweet potato, and occasionally turnip root : : Frozen vegetables- 5-10%- 2:1 mix of mixed vegetables and lima beans (the limas could be substituted with peas or most any other safe vegetable that your Ig likes)- microwave 8 minutes- 2 heaping teaspoons for adults : : Fresh fruits-5%- 1/2" of banana cut into small pieces- occasionally a small quantity of cantaloupe or 1 quartered seedless grape is added : : All of the above should be mixed thoroughly : : Supplements- Nekton Rep, Nekton Iguana, Herptivite, etc.- a medium sprinkle 2-4 times monthly for adults- more often for babies and juveniles : : This diet has worked very well for my three. The only variation of consequence is when dealing with mild anorexia or giving medicine orally. I will give very small quantities of tofu mixed in the salad or laced with the medicine for a very short time. : : I know that everyone has different ways of doing things and it doesn't necessarily make anyone wrong as long as you they are in the ballpark, so to speak. However, as I said this has worked for me and I would not hesitate to recommend it. Happy Herping, Iguana03 : : Ditto for me.Have had igs for 9 yrs. and only lost one from systemic infection while gravid because the vet didn't think she needed blood work up.

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