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#1834563
Fusche
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Feeding 
So, as stated, I got a big Uro 3 days ago and he/she wasn’t eating, so today I put some peach chunks in there and went to work. When I came home, the peaches were gone along with some greens. I’m sooo happy.
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08/18/08 01:16am
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#1834593
Yexalen
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Message To: Fusche In reference to Message Id: 1834563
Feeding
YAY! he is eating :D
It is common that for the first week after obtaining any new reptile that they willl be too nervous/scared to eat. Still insecure with their new surroundings and it can take some time.
Glad he/she warmed up to ya and is eating.
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08/18/08 03:09am
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#1834633
Sahells Mom
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Message To: Yexalen In reference to Message Id: 1834593
Feeding
Just remember that they need the endive and escarole, squash and stuff, and the fruit is the treat. Like toddlers, they will holdout of the good stuff just to get the junk!! Don’t give him fruit too often. Or rather, "when he finishes his dinner, he can have desert, but not before!!" LOL!! What greens areyou feeding?
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08/18/08 06:31am
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#1834720
Fusche
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Message To: Sahells Mom In reference to Message Id: 1834633
Feeding
I give escarole, mustard greens, spring mix, some veggie mix, some colered Iguana pellets and the peach chunks. OH yeah, and yesterday (when she finally ate) I tried her food without the vitamin powder. She may not like the vitamin powder. I’ll try again with that in a day. I need to fatten her up so I’m getting some beans today, have to look up what kind to get.
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08/18/08 10:17am
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#1834848
SammyDuke
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Message To: Fusche In reference to Message Id: 1834720
Feeding
lentils....soak them overnight and sprinkle on their greens...they love them and its a great way to fatten them up! good luck!
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08/18/08 12:19pm
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#1834960
El toro
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Message To: SammyDuke In reference to Message Id: 1834848
Feeding
Lentils are great, but be sure not to overdo them! Just a small amount is needed. You can soak them or feed them dry - they munch them like popcorn.
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08/18/08 01:55pm
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#1835029
Shaunauro
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Message To: El toro In reference to Message Id: 1834960
Feeding
My Uro loves lentils, but I know they shouldnt have too much. How much is too much?
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08/18/08 02:36pm
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#1835047
Fusche
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Message To: Shaunauro In reference to Message Id: 1835029
Feeding
Lentels. Dang, now I just got back from the store. I got the frozen veggie mix with lima beans. I might have some lentels, I know I have some in a soup but that’s not good for them.
Salt is not good for them right? So nothing in a can?
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08/18/08 02:43pm
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#1835329
Skullkeeper
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Message To: Shaunauro In reference to Message Id: 1835029
Feeding
Lentils are protein. I would only give 4-5 a week .My Mali loves canned butter beans . One problem with canned veggies is most contain salt . Try to stay with fresh greens and fresh veggies as much as possible . Same with lentils . A couple as a treat is fine .Try feeding bok choy once a week, squash , dandelion, escarole , endive daily. Limit the fruits they do not need them. Especially soft sticky fruits like peaches . They can stick on the mouth and skin and cause skin problems if you do not properly clean it off . Uros are very messy eaters and will walk through their food . You do not want dried peaches on your Uro.
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08/18/08 05:54pm
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#1835362
Doublemom
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Message To: Skullkeeper In reference to Message Id: 1835329
Feeding
My big male Saharan LOVES lima beans almost as much as he loves lentils. It’s the one thing that will get him eating out of my hand. I give him four or five a week, I just keep a bag of them in the freezer and once a week I soak a few in hot water for a while, then hand feed.
Andi
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08/18/08 06:08pm
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#1835384
Shaunauro
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Message To: Doublemom In reference to Message Id: 1835362
Feeding
well I have to cut back for sure then... four or five lentils a week? I was giving him about 15 -20 maybe more. He just loves them so much. Ill def. cut back. Thanks.
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08/18/08 06:29pm
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#1835549
Tmanfrmtn
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Message To: Shaunauro In reference to Message Id: 1835384
Feeding
So would gooseneck squash be ok to feed?
I have tons of it and zucchini in my garden and it would be great to be able to feed some if it to my Uro
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08/18/08 08:51pm
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#1835552
Tmanfrmtn
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Message To: Tmanfrmtn In reference to Message Id: 1835549
Feeding
Found it in the squash post
Thanks anyway
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08/18/08 08:54pm
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