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Dietary Needs
Errors in widespread nutrition guides for beardies
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[QUOTE="Claudiusx, post: 1917341, member: 31715"] Exactly, that's why I mentioned feeding them a low protein diet. When the roaches dont get the protein they need from their diet, they actually convert their UA into nitrogen proteins. So by limiting their protein consumption you almost force them to lower their UA levels. When roaches get plenty or excess protein, the UA in their system just builds and builds, it doesnt get excreted through urine or feces like with other insects. So Cooper, you are compounding the methods to avoid high UA levels. Dubias get low protein and Darwin doesnt get copious amounts of roaches to begin with. You wont see issues that way. You will see issues though if you feed your roaches a high protein diet and feed your dragon tons of them every. Even if they are fed commercial chow that is high in protein, limiting them and adding a multitude of other bugs too will dilute the issue. Couple that with proper hydration so that the dragon can flush UA easier, and roaches are perfectly fine :) -Brandon [/QUOTE]
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