Iguana

[Rikki]

Please go trash another topic

[Tim and Julie B]

Experience lies not within age, but in the ability to learn, listen, and be patient. So far, Rikki, you have been more mature in your posts than some of the "adults" here. Not only that, what do you people want? Schooling? There are several people in here pushing 30 who have only kept reptiles for a few years also, and I don't see everyone berating them! This site is about sharing information and helping each other answer questions. So far, all I see people doing is harassing Rikki on every post, and failing to give any info at all. Give it a rest.

Marisa, thanks for the dietary info, that's awesome.

Julie

[beanersmysav]

Yeah I agree, no reason to be harsh, but four years is alot of time, especially if its spent reading and cramming every bit of information you can. But it's true the best experience is time with an animal in my oppinion, but still you cant judge untill you know, I ask more questions than anyone else I've seen but I just like to double check my info with people on here its the best varity of oppinions.

Anyways congrats with your new pet hope he's has a good home

[CamHanna]

In my experience, which I DON'T have very much of, iguanas love hibiscus. I certainly wouldn't feed it as a staple but it is a fun treat, especially the flowers. At times I fancy myself a bit of a horticulturist and I always liked to vary the diet of my iguana, not so much for health but more to stop her from locking onto a few key vegetables and refusing all others. I've never had that problem myself but I do know people who have. Dandelion greens are good in the summer as well, as long as there are no pesticides, fertilizers or anything else. Such a varied diet isn't necessary but if you decide to offer it then it is absolutely crucial that you know every plant that you offer and are certain that it is non-toxic. Evan if you don't intend to do this it's still a good idea to identify the toxic plants in your house and steer your iguana clear of them. I've attached links to some toxic/safe plant lists. It's hard to say which are accurate and which aren't so it's maybe best to reference as many as you can and err on the side of caution. Perhaps you should read up on oxalates and goitrogens as well.

Good luck, be sure to keep us updated.

http://www.anapsid.org/resources/edible.html
http://www.anapsid.org/resources/plants.html
http://www.iguanaden.com/diet/toxic.htm
http://www.iguanaden.com/diet/notfeed.htm
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/9008/toxicmf.html
http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/...na/iguana.html