Can I feed the locusts dandelion leaves?

[Ceilli3]

Does anyone know if that's ok for chameleons. They are high in calcium. Also what about nettles?

 

[bobcochran]

Dandelion leaves are a great gut load! I don't know about nettles though.

 

[Andee]

Dandelion leaves are ok, but shouldn't be fed only by themselves, they hold high amount of oxalates

 

[Ceilli3]

Dandelion leaves are ok, but shouldn't be fed only by themselves, they hold high amount of oxalates

Dandelion leaves are ok, but shouldn't be fed only by themselves, they hold high amount of oxalates

What else would be good to feed then for balance? Do I alternate between different foods or give a little of different things each day? I know kale & Spring greens are also good.

 

[Ceilli3]

What else would be good to feed then for balance? Do I alternate between different foods or give a little of different things each day? I know kale & Spring greens are also good.

Oh & can I feed the same to crickets? Every time I google I just get such conflicting information!

 

[Twitchet]

Hi there, I've just found this list of plants to gutload with, may help you , don't know if this link will work but the search bar is very good if not.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/ferretinmyshoes/446-basics-gutloading.html

 

[WAMBO]

yes they are great gutloaders, and we Italians eat them too.

 

[Ceilli3]

yes they are great gutloaders, and we Italians eat them too.

yes they are great gutloaders, and we Italians eat them too.

I love eating dandelion leaves in a salad myself! Very good for you!