Whole animal diets are important, but size of the animal being fed comes into play, and variety is a huge issue. When it comes to minerals and vitamins different animals hold different amounts and types....invertebrates are easy to gut load and are useful when they are young...cockroaches, crickets, mealworms, and do not overlook earthworms for mineral content. Fish (NOT GOLDFISH) make good supplements for both species of Paleosuchus especially when young...many species of tetra are cheap, easily found at any fish store and are a naturally occuring feed for these species in the wild when they are young. As they grow do not overlook other easy to obtain/raise whole foods...zebra and society finches, doves and pigeons..not just rats and mice.

No matter what you are feeding though..the food item is only as good as the diet and supplements it is fed...a seriously overlooked area of all herpetological husbandry...

cheers

-Riley

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