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 #2092943


Rebobinar
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 Concerning Squash

I brought home some acorn squash for Nicol Bolas yesterday and it’s very dense and hard. Should I microwave/boil/other wise prepare it before giving it to him or is raw ok?

Also, what are some veggie treats you guys feed your beardies? He hates watermelon, we gave him a wax worm the other day as a treat and loved it, however I’m looking for some thing a bit healthier lol.

Thank you!
11/07/09  09:35am

 #2092945


SBM_Beardie
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   Message To: Rebobinar   In reference to Message Id: 2092943


 Concerning Squash

im pretty sure you have to cook it, im not sure how it has to be cooked though haha.

Apples, Cucumbers, Guava

Papaya (favorite) Grapes Figs

Watermelon Okra Raisins

Bell Pepper Leeks Green Peas, fresh

Sweet Potato Apricots Blueberries (favorite)

Arugula Bok Choi Parsnips

Cantaloupe Strawberries (favorite) Mango

Radishes Chayote Sweet Potato

Chicory Asparagus Peach

Pear Garbanzo Beans Raspberries(

Heres a bunch of fruits they can have :) mine especially likes raspberries
11/07/09  09:42am

 #2092949


Newfgal
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   Message To: Rebobinar   In reference to Message Id: 2092943


 Concerning Squash

Nope, you do not have to cook the squash. Just peel it, wash, and grate with a cheese grator :)

Nancy
11/07/09  10:11am

 #2092951


Rebobinar
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   Message To: Newfgal   In reference to Message Id: 2092949


 Concerning Squash

I just gave him the squash and I promise you, he nudged it out of the way so he could get to the arugula. (loves arugula!) I’ll definitely try some of the foods you listed!

Thank you both very much!
11/07/09  10:31am

 #2092952


SBM_Beardie
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   Message To: Rebobinar   In reference to Message Id: 2092951


 Concerning Squash

no problem. I coulda swore u had to cook it, oh well. :) someone fixed my mistake. Idk why but mine loves anything that makes his face red :)
11/07/09  10:33am

 #2092955


Predator999
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   Message To: SBM_Beardie   In reference to Message Id: 2092952


 Concerning Squash

I use a cutco chef knife and a cutting board with my squash...

by the time I get done mincing, its in little tiny digestable miniscule nuggets.



11/07/09  10:38am

 #2092956


Rebobinar
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   Message To: Predator999   In reference to Message Id: 2092955


 Concerning Squash

Yea, I minced the squash pretty small.
SBM Beardie: Nicol Bolas too!!! We put in a piece of the red prickly pear fruit and he licked it a little bit, then just basked on it. I tried to take it out when he moved off it, but he charged at me and defended his fruit! His face and belly were bright red from it!
11/07/09  10:41am

 #2092967


Predator999
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   Message To: Rebobinar   In reference to Message Id: 2092956


 Concerning Squash

I feed them minced carrots all the time and they never have any problems.



11/07/09  11:31am

 #2092974


Rebobinar
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   Message To: Predator999   In reference to Message Id: 2092967


 Concerning Squash

You mean for coloration or density? Nicol Bolas only turned a red color cause he had juices all over him from laying on the fruit. We had to give him a bath and I thought about saving a piece of his paper towel at that point because of the tiny little pink dragon prints across it were so cute.
11/07/09  11:36am

 #2092989


Predator999
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   Message To: Rebobinar   In reference to Message Id: 2092974


 Concerning Squash

Took some pics just now:








11/07/09  12:10pm

 #2093086


Rebobinar
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   Message To: Predator999   In reference to Message Id: 2092989


 Concerning Squash

That’s about the consistency I chopped it for Nicol Bolas, he was very interested, but still just ate around it. lol. I think he’s a little picky!

Very cute picture by the way of your beardie!
11/07/09  05:52pm

 #2093093


Newfgal
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   Message To: Rebobinar   In reference to Message Id: 2093086


 Concerning Squash

Predator999,

I do not thin he likes your salad...look at that black beard! lol...j/k


Nancy
11/07/09  06:08pm

 #2093519


Tempestborn
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   Message To: Newfgal   In reference to Message Id: 2093093


 Concerning Squash

i think it looks delicious.
jesse
11/08/09  08:58pm

 #2093537


Squid
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   Message To: Tempestborn   In reference to Message Id: 2093519


 Concerning Squash

Acorn squash is really really hard. Try butternut squash, its really good for them and easy to cut/chew and doesn’t go bad for a long time!
I love making epic salads for my dragons haha so fun.
11/08/09  10:14pm


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