What gutloading foods should be avoided?

[ChameleonBoss]

I don't want to load up my crickets with bad food for my chameleonso which are thing I should avoid? And what are things that benefit chams tremendously?

 

[jastate09]

You need to check out member sandrachameleon's blogs. I gut load with a variety of greens such as collards, mustard, turnip and kale. I also use carrots, oranges and sometimes apple.

 

[nightanole]

http://www.greenigsociety.org/foodchart.htm

If its a staple, use it. If its NEVER odds are its calcium binding.

 

[pigglett79]

I use this site as a guide, along with checking contents of each item I use.

http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html

 

[ferretinmyshoes]

http://www.greenigsociety.org/foodchart.htm

If its a staple, use it. If its NEVER odds are its calcium binding.

I love this chart! Our nutrition section in the Chameleon Care Resources also lists some common gutloading ingredients to avoid: https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/food/

 

[ChameleonBoss]

Thank you very much, great info!!!

 

[sandrachameleon]

Not good regular gutload choices: Rhubarb, Parsley, Cassava, Spinach, Chard, Beet leaves , Radish, Collards, leek, Beans, Brussels sprouts, onion, chives and Garlic, ice burge head lettuce, most Leaf Lettuce, egg plant, Watercress, Broccoli, Kale, cabbage, bok choy, Soy/edamame, figs, animal fat, meat, dairy, avacado, bran/wheat, mushrooms, anything significantly higher in phosphorous than calicum, anything high in phytates, Oxilates, Goitrogens...

 

[Ladynyce]

I love this chart! Our nutrition section in the Chameleon Care Resources also lists some common gutloading ingredients to avoid: https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/food/

Very good info, I learned a lot Thank you!