Treats for geen iguanas?

Question

i have to small green iguanas i want to give them a treat anyone that is EXPERIENCED ONLYno what i can give them.a week ago i chopped up a couple piece of mac & cheese and they loved it.i dont plan on feeding them junk all the time either just a treat like once a week.any answers appreicated.

i read in a book that i have that it was ok to give them snacks like the one i g ave them but not all the time.

Answer 1

"people food" treats should be avoided completely if possible.

Iguanas do tend to like junk food, like pizza, but it is not good for them, and feeding them alot of food like this can lead to kidney failure at a young age. If you do feed your iguana "treats", we'd recommend keeping it at a once per month MAXIMUM to be on the safe side. Kale, bok choy, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, and other cabbage-related vegetables should be fed only in small amounts. These vegetables can cause thyroid problems if they are fed to your lizard frequently. Spinach should not be fed at all to an iguana, because it binds calcium.

Iguanas require a diet that is high in calcium, low in phosporous, and contains Vitamin D3. Greens should be the staple of the diet. By greens we mean, Collard greens, Mustard greens, Dandelion greens(you can pick these right out of your yard as long as they are not treated with pesticides and washed before feeding), Turnip greens, etc. Mixed vegetables, squash, zucchini, yams, raspberries & blackberries(high in calcium), bananas, and other fruits and vegetables or commercial iguana food can also be added, but the large majority of the diet should be greens. If your iguana is getting a proper diet than no extra vitamins really need to be added to the food.

Answer 2

Go to www.anapsid.org and you'll find a lot of great diet info. They need a fresh salad every day, and the only treats should be a little fresh fruit.

Answer 3

Mac & Cheese? nooooooo!!!!
Iggies should have fruit & veggies. Get this FAB book> Igunanas for Dummies. When I hatched 13 eggs, it was my bible!! Five yr later, I still have three (found homes for 10!)

They are happy, healthy & huge!