Basil leaves

[Psychobunny]

I have a bunch of fresh basil leaves.
Are they any good for adding to my gutload?
Can I feed them to my veiled cham?

 

[babyjoe]

I've been puttin basil and bay in my gutload for a while now and it seems grand.I tried feeding it directly too but fred only eats live food he has no interest in fruit or veg

 

[sandrachameleon]

I have a bunch of fresh basil leaves.
Are they any good for adding to my gutload?
Can I feed them to my veiled cham?

Yes, you can use it in moderation as part of your gutload. Basil contains Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Riboflavin and Niacin, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, Beta Carotene, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper and Manganese. It has a moderate amount of oxalic acid, so you probably dont want to use alot of it frequently.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/517-basil-ocimum-basilicum.html

 

[Psychobunny]

Okay, that's, I will use some when I chop up my bug salad

Hey! the cricks LOVE my bug salad!!
I think I have a winner