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Nutrition for Herbivorous Reptiles

Nutrition for Herbivorous Reptiles

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Listed below are some nutritious foods for you to incorporate into your pet's diet. Nutrition plays a major role in the health and longevity of any animal.

Keep in mind that moderation and variety are keys to offering a complete, well-balanced diet.

  • Vegetables
  • Kale
  • Mustard greens
  • Green/Red leaf lettuce
  • Dandelion greens
  • Parsley
  • Broccoli leaves
  • Swiss Chard
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Carrot tops
  • Carrots
  • Collard greens
  • Escarole
  • Endive
  • Raddichio
  • Red/Yellow/Orange/Green Bell Peppers
  • Squash
  • Tomatoes
  • Sweet Potato/Yam

**Fruit should only comprise about 5% of your pet reptile's diet. Apples, grapes and bananas are safe to feed.

*This article may not be reproduced without the written consent of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

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