The
best foods for iguanas are fresh, leafy greens, vegetables, and some fruits.
Since iguanas are herbivores, their diet should be strictly plant-based. Here’s
a good breakdown:
Staple Greens (bulk of diet)
· Collard greens
· Mustard greens
· Dandelion greens
· Turnip greens
· Escarole
Other Vegetables (25-30% of diet)
· Squash (butternut, acorn, spaghetti)
· Bell peppers
· Green beans
· Snap peas
· Carrots (in moderation)
Fruits (treats only, ~10% of diet)
· Papaya
· Mango
· Berries
· Banana (small amounts)
· Melon
Foods to AVOID
· Animal protein (meat, insects, eggs)
· Dog/cat food
· Spinach, rhubarb, iceberg lettuce (can
interfere with calcium absorption or offer little nutrition)
Ensure
food is chopped finely and always fresh. Also, provide a calcium supplement
(without phosphorus) a few times a week.
Would
you like a printable food chart or feeding schedule?
Here's
a basic food chart and feeding schedule for green
iguanas, one of the most common pet iguana species. Their diet should
be high in leafy greens, vegetables, and fruits, and very
low in protein.
Iguana Feeding Schedule (Daily Routine)
|
Time |
Feeding |
|
Morning (7–9 AM) |
Main feeding: Fresh greens,
veggies, and a small portion of fruit |
|
Midday (Optional) |
Light snack of leafy greens or
hibiscus flowers |
|
Evening (Before 6 PM) |
Remove any uneaten food to keep
enclosure clean |
Food Chart: What to Feed Iguanas
Daily Staples (60–70%) – Leafy Greens
· Collard greens
· Mustard greens
· Turnip greens
· Dandelion greens
· Escarole
· Endive
· Kale (limited)
Regular Additions (20–30%) – Vegetables
· Squash (butternut, acorn, etc.)
· Green beans
· Bell peppers
· Carrots (grated)
· Okra
· Cactus pads (nopales)
Occasional Treats (10% max) – Fruits
· Mango
· Papaya
· Strawberries
· Blueberries
· Banana (rarely)
· Melon
· Apple (no seeds)
Calcium Supplement
· Dust food with calcium (no phosphorus, no D3
for outdoor iguanas; with D3 if kept indoors) 3–5 times per week
Foods to Avoid
· Animal protein (meat, dog/cat food, insects)
· Iceberg lettuce (low nutrition)
· Spinach (binds calcium)
· Rhubarb (toxic)
· Citrus fruits (too acidic)
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