Gut-load food
Spinach for Gut-Loading Feeder Insects
Avoid for gut-loading
Quick answer
Spinach is rated "avoid" for gut-loading feeder insects. High oxalate content binds calcium in the feeder's gut, reducing the calcium your gecko absorbs — counterproductive.
High oxalate content binds calcium in the feeder's gut, reducing the calcium your gecko absorbs — counterproductive.