Arugula for Gutloading?

[SamanthaElle]

I have arugula in the fridge....safe and healthy to gutload with?

 

[bigben2057]

Its not healthy for them but they will eat it try some vegetables like carrots and such.

 

[Champeleons]

i've never even heard of that, must be an american thing!

 

[SamanthaElle]

haha! I totally forgot to pick up gutload veggies....that and carrots were all I had!

Arugula's a leafy green...like lettuce or spinach.

Just wanted to make sure its safe for the Cham!

 

[CHAMaDdIcT]

just get Cricket Crack!!

 

[ijmccollum]

Gotta agree - cricket crack! For moisture content, I load with the same veggies and fruits that I feed the skink and beardie.

 

[jdog1027]

Based on this analysis, it appears it may be O.K. Doesn't have a high phosphorus/calcium ratio. Chime in anytime Sandra!
http://www.google.com/url?q=http://...MQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNEyXSZMoQIhim1YySQAfZFhVqeJEA

 

[sandrachameleon]

I have arugula in the fridge....safe and healthy to gutload with?

YES Arugula (aka Rocket) is a perfectly acceptable addition to gutloads. Rocket is a good source of Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Zinc and Copper, and a very good source of Fiber, Beta carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium and Manganese.

More info:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/485-arugula-rocket-eruca-sativa.html