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Lizards are ectothermic and therefore the temperature of their environment affects their body processes which are highly temperature-dependent. Low temperaturs may slow down or even stop all digestion and can have adverse effects on assimilation (i.e. in monitor lizards). For example, an iguana kept at 28°C will eat but its food will not be digested properly. Digestion is extremely slow at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 15°C and digestion comes to a halt when temperatures drop below 7°C.
Suboptimal temperatures can lead to serious complications such as bloat, constipation or maldigestion.
Lizards are ectothermic and therefore the temperature of their environment affects their body processes which are highly temperature-dependent. Low temperaturs may slow down or even stop all digestion and can have adverse effects on assimilation (i.e. in monitor lizards). For example, an iguana kept at 28°C will eat but its food will not be digested properly. Digestion is extremely slow at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 15°C and digestion comes to a halt when temperatures drop below 7°C.
Suboptimal temperatures can lead to serious complications such as bloat, constipation or maldigestion.