Miners Lettuce?

[EppsDynasty]

I am trying to help a rescue in Pakistan with a Sulcata not eating. Miners Lettuce (or India Lettuce) is all they can get a hold of ... is this an OK Lettuce? I am really looking to others WAYYY more experienced than myself on this one. I would imagine in moderation it would suffice to get him eating but will look to the experts.

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

I think it should be fine. The only reason TTT advices against it is oxalic acids, which we nowadays know not to be that serious of a problem. https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=692&c=6

 

[wellington]

You could suggest squeezing some fruit juice onto the food. Watermelon, strawberry, not acidic type fruit like oranges, lemons or limes.
Just be sure they understand that fruit should not be fed, but this is only to get them eating. Using less and less juice as they get used to eating the main foods

 

[wellington]

Looking up Fruit and Veggies in India, they should be able to get grape leaf. Also okra in moderation

 

[Yvonne G]

The minors lettuce that grows here is an edible weed. But, like all edibles it shouldn:t be the only food. Any of the leafy greens Pakistanis eat would be ok to feed in moderation.

 

[wellington]

Looking up Fruit and Veggies in India, they should be able to get grape leaf. Also okra in moderation

Sorry, not sure where I got India from lol. But same fruits and veggies in both areas.