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== Herbivore ==
 
== Herbivore ==
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Herbivorous lizards use microbial fermentation for a significant part of their digestion, have high [[Preferred optimum temperature zone|POTZ]] and require high amounts of ultraviolet light.
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Herbivorous lizards use microbial fermentation for a significant part of their digestion, have high [[Preferred optimum temperature zone|preferred optimum temperature zone (POTZ)]] and require high amounts of ultraviolet light.
    
Animal protein has previously been advised but until proven otherwise it appears best to forego non-plant food sources. It seems that a varied vegetable and fruit diet with added [[Calcium|calcium]] and access to sunlight allows normal growth in iguanas. Time of feeding may be important since free-ranging iguanas bask before eating so it may be better to feed in the late morning.
 
Animal protein has previously been advised but until proven otherwise it appears best to forego non-plant food sources. It seems that a varied vegetable and fruit diet with added [[Calcium|calcium]] and access to sunlight allows normal growth in iguanas. Time of feeding may be important since free-ranging iguanas bask before eating so it may be better to feed in the late morning.
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