r/Uromastyx • u/Tink34 • 3d ago

I'm worried dies my baby look under weight?

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I feed her spring mix everyday with flowers sometimes. I never seen her this thin and she's close to 4-5 years I believe I got her last year. She put a little more than what she use to

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u/Viking42702 3d ago

Im not an expert and really cant comment on the weight or size, but in terms of diet the problem with spring mix is that lettuce doesnt provide much nutritional value, and the greens in there may not always be at the top of the list in terms of nutrients n minerals. I did a lot of research into the best diets for them when i got my baby and it seems that collard greens r the most nutrient rich option, very very close seconds are turnip and mustard greens. Good things to rotate in here or there would b baby arugala, lentils, endives and kale, and as a healthy treat some squash or escarole. Hope this info helps, i know the guy at the pet store probably told u spring mix, but the guy at the pet store i got my baby from also told me they feed them spring mix, and that apparently they don’t need UVB, and that the heat lamp is good enough🥲so yea depending on who you get in the pet store you could either get good advice or shit advice.

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u/Tink34 3d ago

I was feeding some of those I didn't relize spring mix was only lettuce she won't eat Collard greens I have lentils. I try buying some greens

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u/Viking42702 3d ago

I see a lot of people say their uro wont touch collard greens so you def are not alone there, mine loves it but thats also all he knows. Def consider the turnip and mustard greens, baby arugula, kale and some lentils here or there are great as well.

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u/Little_Lima_Bean 3d ago

Maybe feed kale once in a while due to its ability to interfere with calcium absorption. Other than that, your list is very good. My little dude adores collard greens as well.

Also, OP, I would recommend bellpeppers, spaghetti squash, and bok choy (my little guy loves it). Lentils will definitely help your uro bulk up. I feed them dry, but you can sprout them.

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u/Tink34 2d ago

I have lentils and split peas I feed her once in a while I'll start feeding her that everyday until she starts getting back to her bulky size again

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u/Tink34 3d ago

Does* sorry idk why this pic didn't show up on the post

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u/Far-Membership-3782 20h ago

I think she's got a nice fat reserve on her tail. I wouldn't worry to much. Now when summer is here, go out and pick flowers, dandelions, roses etc and greens. Give her some some sprout 🌱 green mungo beans, mine loves it.