I've seen a lot of people say keep banana feeding to a minimum, but I haven't seen a concrete reason as to why. I've heard they're like crack to torts, and I've heard they cause the runs... could anyone clarify?
Why do we not feed our Torts Banana?
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It makes them more hyper than a newborn on Mountain Dew!
There is the concern that once they get the banana they will forgo the healthier foods and wait for the banana...therefor they become picky.....
I however do give the little RFs banana about once or twice a week....and it is on the yummy treat list during summer months for the CDTs as that is the time of year their water intake increases as well.....the RESs? never thought about giving them any ...LOL
I however do give the little RFs banana about once or twice a week....and it is on the yummy treat list during summer months for the CDTs as that is the time of year their water intake increases as well.....the RESs? never thought about giving them any ...LOL
austinl01 said:
And you know this how??
This has been my experience with the Hingebacks especially, since so many folks find that is a well loved food and easier to get them back to eating if you use it. An occasional treat will not hurt. Fact is as I recall, bananas do have some food value.ascott said:
Bananas are a potassium rich food. I use it a few days every other week or so and I have had no problems with them getting "addicted" to it as people have stated. Redfoots do love bananas, but you must remember that the best diet is a varied one so dont rely on bananas as an everyday feeding food.
I give my Cherries bananas - maybe once a week. It's never caused a problem.
Everything in moderation is the key I believe..
Exactly, moderation is key. One thing everyone has to understand - a lot of times advice given to those new to the tortoise world is different than what advice is given to those with some experience. To a new keeper I say no banana. To someone that has learned the value of moderation and understands that the diet needs to be varied, a little banana is okay.
I offered my Cherries a banana and they took a couple of bites and went for the other foods offered. So, I guess in moderation they would be ok. They are high in Vitamin A as well. So seems like a natural good food to feed, but just not everyday.
I feed banana every now and again.
I think it is because they get addicted to it like crack!
I think it is because they get addicted to it like crack!
Bananas are fine, in moderation. High in potassium, and you should leave at least some of the skin on for even more benefits!
The big downside is sugar content- the same with grapes. Even humans on a diet are often advised to minimize (but not cut out) bananas. high sugar and water, low fiber often causes loose stools and will do so even in Red-foots if you overdo it.
Combine the sugar with the usually low price, and it can be really easy to over do this otherwise very useful fruit!
(By the way, a lot of this applies to tomatoes as well.)
The big downside is sugar content- the same with grapes. Even humans on a diet are often advised to minimize (but not cut out) bananas. high sugar and water, low fiber often causes loose stools and will do so even in Red-foots if you overdo it.
Combine the sugar with the usually low price, and it can be really easy to over do this otherwise very useful fruit!
(By the way, a lot of this applies to tomatoes as well.)
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