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Back when I use to keep Alligator Lizards (they were my first kind of Lizard) we offered them vitamin rich leafy vegetables, like spinach etc. - which they readily took.

I plan to do the same with my WC female (haven't yet) and her offspring if she is in fact gravid (I suspect so).

NOTE - Dr. Stebbins told me not to use Lettuce because most kinds of very poor nutritionally. Years ago, I remember spinach being their favorite - they also liked brussel sprouts and would even eat shredded carrots.

Anyway - I think I am going to use supplements this time around.

I bought some "Rep-Cal" phosphorus-free Calcium w/ Vitamin D3 today - put a little in the cricket bag and shook it. I know Calcium and Vitamin D3 is the important ones, but the bottle recommends something called "Herpvite".

Opinions on that?

I suspect that with fresh leafy vegetables made available, the calcium and D3 is sufficient, but opinions of others are certainly valued. It's been years since I've kept any, and a lot of new information I'm sure exists.
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3.0 WC; 0.1 CB L. getula californiae
0.1 CB L. pyromelana pyromelana
0.1 WC Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata (gravid)

I have use both rep-cal with vitamin D3 and herptivite for my als for years with excellent results. That's interesting about the vegetation, I've never really considered feeding plants and mine have never seemed interested. Spinich is generally not recommended for herbivorous reptiles. It is high in oxalates and can bind calcium in the gastrointestinal tract preventing its absorption.

-Alice