Iguana Salad?

[Vamp523]

Im about to get an iguana from someone nearby and I was wondering for all you iguana owner out there what do you feed your iguana? I've been trying to find a nice diet combo from this site http://www.greenigsociety.org/foodchart.htm But Im still indecisive of what to make / buy.

 

[brandy101010]

That site has good information. When I had iguanas, I would feed a staple of mostly collard greens with a mixture of turnip, mustard ,and dandelion greens. I shredded carrots and squash on top. and used mango as a treat. I used calcium with d3 almost every feeding. and a vitamin supplement once a week. There is a lot of choices when It comes to feeding your iguana. follow the guidelines on that site and come up with something your iguana likes. Find out what the current owner is feeding also they may already have a good diet that works for him/her. Good luck!

 

[dragonflyreptiles]

ditto to what Brandy said!

 

[Vamp523]

Hmm ok, I'll see. The owner told me all she fed the iguana is Kale and I think something else not sure. Im suppose to get her today or so, I'll post some pic when I get her =)

 

[brandy101010]

Can't wait to see pics! I sure hope the owner is feeding her more then just kale. Kale is ok in small amounts but not as a staple. At least from what I remember. I could be wrong.

 

[Vamp523]

i look on the site and it say its a stable veggie, but I'll be mixing it up a bit. I dont even know now if I'll even get her at all! that lady wont answer the phone and she was suppose to call me like 2 hours ago for direction to my house =(

 

[Gecko]

The trick is to feed multiple things at once and don't fall into a routine where you give one or two things only.

 

[dragonflyreptiles]

I hope you get her!

 

[Vamp523]

Thanks guy =) Well I got to the lady and she said she'd deliever it today but I think I'll just get her to meet me somewhere and pick it up. Cant wait! I've already got plan to make a bigger cage for her. With Leo I cant really go all out w/ decoration (space) but with this guy Im planning to do a 6'H X 4'L 3'W cage leave me with alot of room for decoration! By the way Im thinking of putting a pool in the cage (the whole bottom is water) cause I saw some model of cages that was like that, would this be a good idea or should I just put substance at the bottom instead

 

[Gecko]

The entire bottom of the cage should not be water, but the bottom of the pool can be as long as it's not to slick and the animal can easily get in and out.

 

[Mike Searson]

I keep Cycluras and feed mine the following:
Brocolli, Bok Choy, Mustard Greens, Turnip Greens, Cilantro, Parsley, Chard, Collard Greens, Carrot greens, beet greens, dandelion greens, and radish greens all shredded. 70%
Minced green beans, bell peppers, radishes, carrots, green squash, sweet potato, flowers 20%
Diced apple, papaya, mango, grapes, berries, and pears 10%

once a week dusted with reptivite, once a week dusted with reptical

Equally important are the 10.0 UV Bulbs I use.