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Low temperatures may slow down or even stop all digestion and can have adverse effects on assimilation (i.e. in monitor lizards).  

Low temperatures 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.  

*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.

*Between 10°C and 15°C, digestion is extremely slow.

*Digestion comes to a halt when temperatures drop below 7°C.

Suboptimal temperatures can lead to serious complications such as bloat, constipation or maldigestion. It is therefore crucial to offer the most appropriate temperature range by providing suitable heat sources, temperatures, and light intensities, in order to stimulate [[Lizard Feeding|feeding]] and basking behaviour (which promote postprandial digestion).

Suboptimal temperatures can lead to serious complications such as bloat, constipation or maldigestion. It is therefore crucial to offer the most appropriate temperature range by providing suitable heat sources, temperatures, and light intensities, in order to stimulate [[Lizard Feeding|feeding]] and basking behaviour (which promote postprandial digestion).