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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 the insect passes on.

High oxalate content binds calcium in the feeder's gut, reducing the calcium the insect passes on.

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  • Oats / rolled oats for Gut-Loading Feeder Insects
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