Nutritionally related bone disease due to poor feeding practices is common in captive lizards, especially green iguanas. For herbivores like the green iguana, feed a varied diet consisting of;
85 percent dark, leafy green vegetables, such as mustard greens, cilantro, collards, grape leaves, spinach, broccoli, etc.
5 percent fruit, such as bananas and pears
10 percent protein source, such as dry dog food, monkey chow, or hard-boiled eggs
In addition, a balanced vitamin-mineral supplement designed for herbivorous lizards should be sprinkled on the vegetables for added protection against nutritional bone disease. The daily diet of a carnivorous species of lizard should consist of prey such as baby mice (pinkies), chicks, rabbits, insects, and/or mealworms, depending on the size of the reptile. With the exception of insects (ants, crickets, grasshoppers) and mealworms, all prey should be prekilled prior to feeding. If insects are offered, make certain they are pesticide-free. Like their herbivorous cousins, these lizards should receive daily balanced vitamin-mineral supplement as well.
Plan on feeding both herbivorous and carnivorous lizards at least once daily. Remove and discard all uneaten food at the end of the day. Water should be offered free-choice at all times. Many lizards will eliminate in their water dishes. As a result, be sure to change them daily.
85 percent dark, leafy green vegetables, such as mustard greens, cilantro, collards, grape leaves, spinach, broccoli, etc.
5 percent fruit, such as bananas and pears
10 percent protein source, such as dry dog food, monkey chow, or hard-boiled eggs
In addition, a balanced vitamin-mineral supplement designed for herbivorous lizards should be sprinkled on the vegetables for added protection against nutritional bone disease. The daily diet of a carnivorous species of lizard should consist of prey such as baby mice (pinkies), chicks, rabbits, insects, and/or mealworms, depending on the size of the reptile. With the exception of insects (ants, crickets, grasshoppers) and mealworms, all prey should be prekilled prior to feeding. If insects are offered, make certain they are pesticide-free. Like their herbivorous cousins, these lizards should receive daily balanced vitamin-mineral supplement as well.
Plan on feeding both herbivorous and carnivorous lizards at least once daily. Remove and discard all uneaten food at the end of the day. Water should be offered free-choice at all times. Many lizards will eliminate in their water dishes. As a result, be sure to change them daily.
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