giving Bearded Dragons spinach

[whytepizza]

Is it acceptable to give Bearded Dragons spinach in small quantites? I have that mix bag of stuff i use for my tortoises but it has spinach in it and wanted to use it for my adolecent dragons, as well.

[STORMS]

Is it acceptable to give Bearded Dragons spinach in small quantites? I have that mix bag of stuff i use for my tortoises but it has spinach in it and wanted to use it for my adolecent dragons, as well.

I wouldn't. Only because it affects how their bodies are able to absorb calcium. I actually bought some for my beardie before I found that out, I never gave him any - I just threw it away. I wouldn't want to take that risk if it may make him ill or hinder his ability to absorb the nutrients that he needs to stay healthy.

Someone please correct me if I am wrong

[sjsexotics]

post above is totally true but in small amounts it is totally ok and will not effect them but only a little once a month or in a mix is fine

[whytepizza]

Awesome, thanks guys! I was worried if i gave them a mix with some in it it could hurt them in the long run.

[jknudson]

Lena nailed it. No spinach for beardies, but you can feed kale, collard greens, mustard greens, romaine, dandelion greens, etc...

[casperca]

You may find this site useful:

http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtrem...Nutrition.html