| There is something about the appearance of iguanas | | | | than an iguana, just use the image to keep it straight |
| that makes people instantly assume they are | | | | in your mind not to feed your iguana meat. |
| carnivores. Iguanas are absolutely not carnivores. If | | | | You also should not feed your iguana: dairy products, |
| an iguana bites your finger, he is not trying to eat | | | | eggs, or pet food (unless you are certain the pet |
| you. He could be agitated, funning around, or a little | | | | food contains no animal protein, and you have read |
| excited at getting a treat or snack from you. So... | | | | the ingredients carefully). This is not a complete list of |
| what do iguanas eat? | | | | what not to feed your iguana, but it gives you an |
| Iguanas are herbivores. They eat fruits, vegetables, | | | | idea. |
| and certain leafy greens. Unfortunately, many first | | | | Now let's talk about foods you should serve your |
| time iguana owners bring their iguana home and don't | | | | iguana regularly. His dietary regimen can include: |
| study up first on what they need to feed him. Don't | | | | * green beans |
| assume because he eat fruits, vegetables, and leafy | | | | * yellow/orange veggies like squash and carrots |
| greens that ALL fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens | | | | * yams |
| are good for your pet iguana. | | | | * turnip greens |
| It is best to explain it this way. There are certain | | | | * water cress |
| items that should be served regularly in your iguana's | | | | * bananas |
| diet. There are other items that should be served | | | | * blackberries |
| occasionally, but not regularly. Then there are things | | | | This is a partial list, of course. Take this dietary |
| you should NEVER feed your iguana. If you want to | | | | information to heart. Your iguana's diet requires |
| be a responsible pet iguana owner with a thriving, | | | | certain percentages of these items in his diet daily. |
| healthy, happy iguana, you need to know which | | | | Do not feed your iguana blackberries only, for |
| foods fall into which category. So, in regards to fruit, | | | | example. His normal regular diet should basically |
| vegetable, and leafy greens, we have three | | | | consist of: |
| categories: | | | | * 45% leafy greens |
| * foods that should be served regularly to your | | | | * 40% other vegetables |
| iguana | | | | * 10% fruits |
| * foods that should be served occasionally to your | | | | * Less than 5% of grain, supplemental protein, and |
| iguana | | | | other occasional foods |
| * foods that should never be served to your iguana | | | | Sounds like a trip to a fantastic salad bar! Some |
| Let's start with some foods that you should never | | | | occasional foods as mentioned in our foods list might |
| feed your iguana: meat and animals. Your iguana | | | | consist of spinach, beets, celery, broccoli, and tofu. |
| might accept a meat sample from you, but it is not a | | | | This is a partial list only, but it gives you an idea that |
| habit you want to start. Animal protein foods are not | | | | guessing your iguana food is not a good plan. |
| good for your iguana. Your iguana does need protein, | | | | Take time to learn what your iguana requires as far |
| just not animal protein. Your iguana's diet should | | | | as nutrition is concerned. Your iguana will be happy |
| consist of plant protein. | | | | and healthy if you feed him right. Owning an iguana is |
| Do not feed your iguana worms or mice. Do not | | | | a very rewarding experience. They are wonderful |
| feed him bugs or insects. As hard as the comparison | | | | and entertaining companions. If you take proper care |
| is, think of Bambi: sweet, docile, herbivore Bambi. | | | | of your iguana, he will bring you many moments of |
| While a deer has different nutritional requirements | | | | companionship and pleasure for many years to come. |