Gutloading?
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Swayne8998
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Potatoes do not have much nutritional quality. Good gutload to start with is sweet potato, carrots, collard greens, mustard greens, kale, turnip greens, dandelion greens, romaine lettuce, apples, oranges, bananas, squash, rolled oats, and much more. Read some of Sandrachameleon's blog for gutloading info.
sandrachameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
Great question! Love it when people want to improve their gutloading.
What type of feeders/prey are you feeding?
Check out these links for some useful info:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...just-crickets-roaches-gutload-everything.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/75-feeder-nutrition-gutloading.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/443-superworm-substrate-gutload-one.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/659-green-leafy-goodness-gutloading.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...sphorus-ratios-common-good-gutload-foods.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-nuts-seeds-healthy-part-perfect-gutload.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/215-oxalic-acid-content-vegetables.html
oldskoolmodder
New Member
Haha yeah I was about to forward you to Sandras stuff but she jumped in 
Swayne8998
Established Member
I got them at Vitamin Cottage. Don't know if you have those where you are or not...
sandrachameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
for me, dandelions grow as a weed in the lawn, in the veggie garden, in the cracks of the driveway.... ie everywhere.
I understand some people actually pay for them in grocery stores (near the lettuce). They are a nice addition to a greens salad in the spring
Grape vine leaves make for a good hornworm (and silkworm) food option.
Sandra- I was reading your blog and it is by far the best writing on gutloading chams. Thanks so much. One question- where can I get dried alfalfa? I found one product at walmart.com. Is this ok?
http://mobile.walmart.com/m/phoenix#ip/Manna-Pro-Premium-Alfalfa-Cubes-50-lb/11994856
http://mobile.walmart.com/m/phoenix#ip/Manna-Pro-Premium-Alfalfa-Cubes-50-lb/11994856
sandrachameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
thank you for the compliment. Im glad you find the blog useful.
I buy dry alfalfa from a shop that sells feed for horses, sheep, etc. Some places also sell alfalfa hay for small rodent pet bedding or food. Some alfalfa pellets or compressed bricks, again often sold for rodent food, are fine too - just watch to see what other ingredients have "helpfully" been added. The link provided doesnt work for me, so cannot comment on that particular product.
sandrachameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
just googled the manna pro cubes. they seem fine.
http://jnbfeednhayaustin.com/manna-pro-premium-alfalfa-cubes/
http://jnbfeednhayaustin.com/manna-pro-premium-alfalfa-cubes/
ok, sorry haha. I couldnt find it at walmart anyway. I did find, however, in the health section some alfalfa tablets. I looked at the back label for ingredients, and it just said "alfalfa." Would I be able to crush up those and use them?
sandrachameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
you'll pay far more than its worth going to a health food store!
Elizadolots
New Member
We buy alfalfa pellets at Walmart (for the guinea pigs) and they also carry Timothy Hay. Both are good additions to gutloads. Check the rodent section of the pet department.
