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ljlwpb
at Sat Aug 20 21:29:54 2011 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by ljlwpb ]
Once big enough, I've fed 3 Savannahs and a Tegu mice and live bait fish (minnows when small, shiners when large) along with earthworms, silkworms and hornworms. That also goes for my many snapping turtles. They've always prospered. I avoid food that isn't "whole" or that is formulated for mammals. I do have calcium and vitamin/mineral powders to add to unbalanced foods when I'm out of the live stuff. I also use Mega-Ray UVB lamps.
I'd love a more expensive monitor, but times are tough.
I also overindulge my vegetarian and omnivore herps. I live in South Florida and the weather is mild most of the year.
What animals eat in the wild isn't necessarily their ideal food. It's what they can find. They usually choose "better" food when offered it. Humans love to upgrade too.
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RE: Diet Question - ljlwpb, Sat Aug 20 21:29:54 2011