hi there,
the local supermart here sells organic wheat grass ( the type ppl blend into juices)... was wondering if it is gd for leopard...
tks in advance!
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wheat grass for leopard tort?
herpspecialist
Aug 22, 2004 06:54 AM
Replies (4)
EJ
Aug 22, 2004 10:02 AM
My guess is that is used as a source of fiber. I don't think it would be bad for them if they ate it. As part of a varied mix I would think it would actually be good.
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Ed
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jbly
Aug 23, 2004 02:17 PM
A friend of mine has been feeding his torts, (including leopards), wheat grass for years. He mainly does this in the winter using a seed sprouter in his kitchen. It works pretty good in his situation.
On the downside, I've read that some types of sprouted seeds are too rich in certain nutrients for tortoises but I don't know if wheat grass falls in that catagory. Works for my friend. I'd just recommend variety.
John
EJ
Aug 23, 2004 02:59 PM
Variety is the way to go because even experienced nutritionist don't really seem to 'know' what is actually required. There are just too many variables to form a set conclusion.
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herpspecialist
Aug 24, 2004 05:29 AM
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