Reptiles
Reptile diets vary widely by species; calcium-to-phosphorus balance and oxalate/goitrogen load are the key safety concerns for herbivorous reptiles.
1 aliments examinés pour les Reptiles
Profil toxicologique
Calcium-Phosphorus Imbalance
A dietary Ca:P ratio below 1:1 triggers metabolic bone disease (MBD). High-phosphorus foods (legumes, grains, meat for herbivores) cause the parathyroid to leach calcium from bones, leading to fractures and paralysis.
Goitrogen Accumulation
Cruciferous vegetables — kale, cabbage, broccoli, bok choy — contain goitrogens that block iodine uptake and suppress thyroid function when fed repeatedly, causing lethargy, weight loss, and goiter.
Oxalate Binding
Spinach, beet greens, and Swiss chard are high in oxalic acid, which binds the calcium reptiles absorb from food. Chronic feeding compounds bone disease risk even when the Ca:P ratio appears adequate.