How bad is spinach?

[FfelixalEx]

My mom bought me some Vedgie mix for bender and it has spinach in it. Can spinach kill them?

 

[Vermundor]

Spinach is fine for beardies if given to them occasionally and in small amounts. They're high in Vitamin A and oxalates, so people find it questionable whether or not its a good staple. As long as there isn't too much spinach, your beardie should be fine.

 

[TheWolfmanTom]

Spinach will block the absorption of calcium if used on a regular basis.
I dont recommend it even in small amounts.

 

[Cstrickland22]

^^^What he said^^^
Im not much of a reader but ive read some books on beardies i had fed spinach thinking of how healthy it is for us i figured the same would go for them.
From what ive read spinach deprives them of calcium which is majorly important to them. I work at a local pet store and have been to some reptile shows and had the chance to talk with a lot of breeders and everyone has told me the same answer to steer clear of spinach. Try Kale its what mine like and they get carrots and i usually mix a fruit in for taste. Also make sure to stay away from iceberg lettuce cuz it does nothing for them as well

 

[TheWolfmanTom]

Stick to greens, collard, mustard, turnip, dandelion. Kale isnt as bad as spinach but over time does the same thing.

 

[Cstrickland22]

Wasn't aware of that but thank you

 

[Vermundor]

I wasn't aware of that either. I guessed that since the nutrition list said that it was questionable, i thought it wouldn't be too bad if given once in a blue moon in small quantities.

 

[TheWolfmanTom]

I would only use it in a pinch type situation. (kale that is) Short term or once every now and then shouldnt cause problems.

 

[lauraj1055]

Stick to greens, collard, mustard, turnip, dandelion. Kale isnt as bad as spinach but over time does the same thing.

Agreed! Exactly what I use... along with butternut squash, or summer squash, and occasional grapes, blueberries or watermelon...

 

[PudgysMom]

Stick to greens, collard, mustard, turnip, dandelion. Kale isnt as bad as spinach but over time does the same thing.

Agreed! Exactly what I use... along with butternut squash, or summer squash, and occasional grapes, blueberries or watermelon...

DITTO!!

Except I didn't even think of watermelon! Ooooh gonna love seeing how Pudgy reacts to that one. LOL Thanks for the idea.

 

[Cstrickland22]

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whats your alls opinion on this stuff my beardies seem to really like it

 

[FfelixalEx]

Bender loves carrots, they're the only Vedgie he'll eat. I chopp them very thin so they wont impact him. They're fine for a Vedgie staple (with greens) right?

 

[PudgysMom]

Carrots due to their Vitamin A content should be given as treats only-not a regular part of the diet.