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Can Tegus Eat Tomatoes?

特格斯可以吃西红柿, 但应该偶尔喂它们 as they lead to stomach issues and other health implications.

西红柿含有维生素C, 一个, 抗氧化剂和纤维, 所以它们的营养并不差.

尽管它们对健康有益, 西红柿的酸性很强,草酸盐含量较高, 因此它们可能会导致大量问题.

Tegu and tomatoes
Tegu vs tomatoes

需要考虑的事项

给你的 tegu 蜥蜴喂食西红柿时要记住的一些事情:

西红柿的钙含量低, 这对于骨骼健康和发育至关重要.

This means that feeding your tegu with too many tomatoes can lead to calcium deficiency which is not good for your pet.

西红柿的钙磷比例不理想 西红柿中磷的存在会阻碍体内钙的吸收.

This leads to calcium deficiency in your tegu or, 在最极端的情况下, 代谢性骨病.

番茄 植物 should never be fed to tegus. Because it’s part of the nightshade family all parts of the plant, including the leaves, stems, 和鲜花, as well as unripe fruits, contain alkaloids that are known to be toxic to reptiles.

These alkaloids can cause a variety of health problems in tegus, 包括呕吐, 腹泻, 癫痫发作, 甚至死亡.

The only part of the tomato plant that is safe for tegus to eat is the ripe , red tomato fruit.

Green, unripe tomatoes contain solanine and should thus be avoided.

更好的选择

Bell peppers can provide tegu with vitamin C and all the benefits of tomatoes without being high in oxalates.

All kinds of squash, radish, carrots and green beans can also be fed regularly.

看: best vegetables for tegu lizards.


Juvenile Tegu Lizard with Tomato
Juvenile Tegu Lizard with Tomato

泰格斯可以吃西红柿吗?

是的, tegus can consume tomatoes, but only on an occasional basis.

Tomatoes are packed with nutrients such as vitamins C and A, 抗氧化剂, 和纤维.

Despite these benefits, tomatoes contain a significant amount of oxalates.This can disrupt the absorption of calcium in the body.

Tomatoes are also quite acidic, which can cause upset stomach.

In general, it’s a good idea to offer tegus other types of vegetables, particularly dark leafy greens, while limiting consumption of tomatoes.

Can tegus eat tomato plants or leaves?

不, tegus should not consume tomato plants or leaves.

Tomato plants are part of the nightshade family, and all parts of the plant, including the leaves, stems, 和鲜花, contain alkaloids.

These substances are known to be toxic to reptiles.

Can tegus eat green, unripe tomatoes?

不, tegus should avoid green, unripe tomatoes.

These tomatoes contain solanine, a toxic substance for many animals.

It’s best to only feed tegus tomato fruits that are red and fully ripened.

What are some alternatives to tomatoes for tegus?

Bell peppers are a great alternative to tomatoes for tegus.

They provide vitamin C and all the benefits of tomatoes without the high oxalate content.

Other suitable vegetables for tegus include all kinds of squash, radish, carrots with their tops, and green beans. These vegetables can be fed to tegus on a regular basis.



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