Butternut Squash
Excellent staple vegetable with high vitamin A and good overall nutrition.
Butternut Squash is an excellent staple food for many reptile species, with a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of 1.5:1. Excellent staple vegetable with high vitamin A and good overall nutrition.
Nutritional breakdown
48mg
33mg
1.50:1
1g
0.1g
2g
2.2g
10630IU
Chemical properties
Feeding guidelines
Can be offered several times per week as a staple vegetable.
Peel remove seeds and cut into appropriate pieces. Can be offered raw (grated or cubed) or lightly steamed.
Some keepers cook squash thinking reptiles can't digest it raw — most reptiles handle raw butternut squash well and it retains more nutrients.
Sourcing & method
Disclaimer: Nutritional values can vary based on growing conditions, soil quality, or specific insect diets. Always provide a varied diet to ensure comprehensive nutrition for your reptile.