Tangerines

[Jhov2324]

Are tangerines ok to use as a gutload for Dubia Roaches?

 

[randomryan007]

I don't see why not. I feed all kinds of fresh fruits and vegi's to my insects. roaches will eat anything

 

[Syn]

Tangerines have high oxalic acid content, therefore I would not recommend using them in a gutload (often).

Oxalates bind to calcium and prevent absorption, etc. etc.

 

[Texas Panther Man]

oranges & tangerines re awesome for dubia. Mine love oranges and tang's they eat a whole one in one night. Great source of hydration & vit c.

 

[Jhov2324]

Ok so SYN says not often and texas man says they are great LOL...

 

[Texas Panther Man]

Well, i dont soley use oranges and tanges's I use zucc, apples, romaine, pears, strawberry, melon, carrots, etc... I think using too much of any one item is the prob. As long as your using variety you should be fine. I should have stated that earlier.

 

[Jhov2324]

cool thanks..i only asked cause i thought i bought a orange for them to eat and it was a tangerine.....lol..NY Fruit vendors shud know there supply haha

 

[carol5208]

I know the oranges are good cause the breeder where I got my cham uses them in her gutload and they have been breeding gorgeous healthy chameleons for many many years. Don't know how they compare to a tangerine though.