Feeding and Nutrition

here's the pic

it comes together mixed like that

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:37 pm

Yeah I'll ask the same- I get that 50/50 mix too! I would assume everything but the Spinach!?

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:47 pm

Definitely no spinach, it inhibits the absorbtion of vitamins and other good things your turtle needs in his system.

But yes, That is fine to feed your turtle!

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:48 pm

why can they not have Spinach any? will it kill them? or is it ok if they have it SOMETIMES?

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:53 pm

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:56 pm

Spinach inhibits the absorption of calcium. It's okay for them to have like a leaf once or twice a month, but needs to be regulated and not given in any sort of majority of lettuce. Also, with those pre-packaged lettuce mixes, watch out for the gross lettuce that becomes soggy, I wouldn't give them that. I gave up on the pre-packaged mixes after we lost so much of it to going bad, so we just buy a head of romaine and a head of red or green leaf lettuce and cut up what we need for dinner that night.

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:55 am

The calcium:phosphorus is very good (2:1) in spinach, its the oxalic acid that causes the interference. Small quantities can be offered, but it should not be a regular part of the diet.

The quote by Chrisbarnett is not in reference to spinach, and I'll try to clarify that when I'm updating the info on the main site.

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:40 am

Steve, Thanks for the correction. Oooops.

Sorry all for any misinformation

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:14 am

so everything else in it is ok to give them then? i always buy a head of romaine and stuff but this time i got this very small bag of mix but ill never get it got them again. but its to feed them this small bag then?

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:23 am

i gave them some just now but i picked out the spinach in the hand full that i gave them. that is the only thing i need to pick out right?

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:37 am

Far as I can tell, can you list what types of lettuce the bag claims to have in it? Sometimes visual inspection is harder than reading the label ...

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:41 am

i dont have the bag anymore :/ i put the mix in a bowl with a lid in the frig. sorry

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