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Iguana Salad
Ingredients:
EACH MEAL must contain items from ALL FIVE of the following groups:
Calcium-rich
Vegetables
30-40% of the diet. |
These should include
two or more items per feeding; alfalfa pellets, beet greens, bok choy,
collards, dandelions, escarole, kale, mustard greens, parsley, romaine,
spinach, Swiss Chard, turnip greens.
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Other Vegetables
30-40% of the diet.
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Feed a variety
including frozen mixed veggies, squash, zucchini, sweet potato, bell
pepper, broccoli, peas, beans, okra, grated carrot, sprouts.
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Grains and Fibers
up to 20% of the diet. |
This is optional and
includes whole grain breads and natural bran cereals.
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Fruits
up to 15% of the diet, no more.
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These include figs,
papaya, melon, apple, peach, plum, strawberry, tomato, banana (with
skin), grapes, kiwi. |
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Vitamin/Mineral
Supplement. |
This should not be
necessary if the Iguana is fed a wide variety of appropriate foods, but
is not a bad idea, especially in youngsters and in females before and
during the egg-laying season (late winter to early spring). Ask us for
recommendations. |
NO MEAT OR MEAT-BASED PRODUCTS!
THESE LIZARDS ARE HERBIVOROUS! EXCESS MEAT PROTEIN IS A LEADING CAUSE
OF KIDNEY FAILURE IN GREEN IGUANAS!
Preparation:
All items should be thoroughly washed, chopped medium to fine, and mixed
well so that your Iguana cannot pick out his favorite items and leave the
rest. Uneaten food should be discarded and replaced daily.
Feeding:
Hatchlings (up to 14* long) require twice daily or free-choice feeding.
Juveniles and adults should be fed once or twice daily.
Water:
Fresh water should be available at all times. Since Iguanas like to sit in
and eliminate in their water, the bowl should be cleaned and disinfected
daily.
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