Are dandelion leaves(the ones that are in your backyard and everywhere) good for blue tongue lizards (10point)

also if them leaves of the yellow dandelion flower can be edible by blue tongue lizards does it count as the leafy / vegetable / plant matter part of its diet???????? i want to know thankyouu



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Are dandelion leaves(the ones that are in your backyard and everywhere) good for blue tongue lizards (10point)
Dandelion leaves would be one of the better greens to give your blue tongue lizard. Dandelions have over 103 mg of calcium per cup compared to romaine lettuce which only has about 20 mg of calcium per cup..

http://www.carrotcafe.com/f/calevel.html



Just wanted to add, it will only count towards the leafy plant matter part of it's diet. It will still have to have other veggies too.

Here's a good guide to read through,

http://bluetongueskinks.net/blue.htm

they have the best greens, fruits and veggies listed out for you..
Reply:I know they are great for a salad, not sure about your reptile, I know for most its safe, however I would double check with a website.
Reply:We just adopted in a blue tongued skink. I have heard that dandelion greens are good for them and that they love them.



Here is something that I would like to add though. Make sure if you are getting them from your yard that:



They have not been sprayed with any insecticide or any type fertilizer has not been used on or near them. Else you could very well poison your lizard.
Reply:Lizards LOVE dandelions, and they are very good for them.



BUT, I wouldn't be so keen on feeding the ones from your hard. The problem is people use chemicals on their grass, and it can grow into the plant causing it to be toxic.



You would be best to grow your own indoors. Although, I've been able to find them at a few organic stores.
Reply:humans can drink dandelion tea and take dandelion pills so i have to say, it sounds fine for your lizard!
Reply:Dandelion leaves will not do ur lizard any harm! Yes it counts as leafy plant matter, and (just to be sure i checked up on teh internet) and 1 of my friends used 2 have a blue tongues lizard and apparently they love them! Hope this helps! x
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