Best Food For Iguanas

 

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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