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Post by grassroots on Dec 13, 2012 21:39:37 GMT
When I last cleaned my tank out I added a section of a small cardboard box. Since then my two Achantinas have been more interested in eating the cardboard than they have the actual food ive been giving them! The past few days they have had mushroom, lettuce, cucumber, broccoli and fish flakes but they have barely touched it, preferring to munch on cardboard ( and producing cardboard poos as a result!)
Im assuming that there is something in the board that is lacking in their diets? If so should allow them to continue? Or is there reason to take it out of the tank? Has anyone else experienced this?
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Post by malacophile on Dec 13, 2012 22:27:28 GMT
The high carbohydrate content of the cardboard may well be a factor. Have you tried offering them a similarly high-carb food like mashed potatoes, sweet corn or sweet potato?
The cardboard probably won't hurt them in the short term, but I wouldn't let them continue for too long, as it doesn't contain much in the way of nutrients. I'd imaging that cardboard is to them what sugar is to us humans.
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Post by grassroots on Dec 15, 2012 11:14:15 GMT
Thats A good idea, didn't cross my mind at all! Ill do that and report back =)
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Post by grassroots on Dec 16, 2012 18:16:47 GMT
Gave them some sweetcorn and they decimated it =) Thanks Malaco!
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Post by malacophile on Dec 16, 2012 22:52:24 GMT
You're welcome! Yes, these guys have a weakness for sweet corn. When I put it in my slugs' food dish, the tub becomes a party.
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Post by moon on Dec 17, 2012 11:44:26 GMT
Are you talking about fresh corn on the cob?
Do you cook it first?
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Post by malacophile on Dec 17, 2012 15:36:51 GMT
I suppose you could give it to them on the cob and uncooked. I just gave them some thawed frozen kernels, which I believe come pre-cooked.
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Post by morningcoffee on Dec 17, 2012 21:53:17 GMT
Are you talking about fresh corn on the cob? Do you cook it first? Many snails love corn on the cob - no need to cook it first, they will eat it raw. Babycorn is also great. |
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Post by moon on Dec 17, 2012 22:38:31 GMT
Thanks. I'll try that when it comes back in season.
I've never given frozen veg because I'm worried that it may contain traces of salt.
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