Lizard Feeding - Revision history

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Herbivore

Bara: /* Literature Search */

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Literature Search

Bara at 11:28, 26 October 2010

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Bara at 12:17, 18 August 2010

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Suzannah.stacey: /* Herbivore */

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Herbivore

Suzannah.stacey at 11:17, 12 August 2010

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Suzannah.stacey: /* Diet */

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Diet

Bara at 11:24, 6 August 2010

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Eca02csb at 17:50, 23 July 2010

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Eca02csb at 17:50, 23 July 2010

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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 - Reptiles|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.
 [[Rhinocerous Iguana|Ground iguanas]], the [[Prehensile-tailed Skink|prehensile-tailed skink]], [[Spiny-tailed Iguana|spiny-tailed iguanas]], and the [[Chuckwalla|chuckawalla]] generally do well with iguana husbandry techniques.

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 [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=(od:(lizards)+OR+title:(lizard))+AND+(subject:(diet)+OR+title:(diet)+OR+title:(feeding))&fq=sc:%22ve%22 Lizard feeding publications]
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	Other items can be offered but are less optimal than whole prey. Dog food, cat food and other preparations are not formulated for lizards and should not be used as a significant part of the [[Reptile Diet Composition\|diet]].		Other items can be offered but are less optimal than whole prey. Dog food, cat food and other preparations are not formulated for lizards and should not be used as a significant part of the [[Reptile Diet Composition\|diet]].
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		+	==Literature Search==
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		+	Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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		+	[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=(od:(lizards)+OR+title:(lizard))+AND+(subject:(diet)+OR+title:(diet)+OR+title:(feeding))&fq=sc:%22ve%22 Lizard feeding publications]
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 The best diet for a pet lizard is one that is as close as possible to the diet of a free-ranging lizard. Unfortunately not all the ingredients are available. Until controlled studies are done, it is best to feed a variety of foods and not rely on any one to form the bulk of the diet. Regular voracious eating is usually a good indicator of health. It is also necessary to have a feeding arrangement so that food is uncontaminated by litter.
-*'''For information on lizard diets and food composition, see''' [[Reptile Diet|Lizard Diet]].
+*'''For information on lizard diets and food composition, see''' [[Reptile Diet Composition|Lizard Diet]].
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 Crickets should not be more than 50% of the diet and the remainder can include mealworms, king mealworms, wax worms, earthworms, cockroaches, giant cockroaches, flies, cicadas, grasshoppers, field crickets, caterpillars and newborn pinkie mice.
-Prey items should be fed 72 hours before being offered to the lizard. [[Reptile Diet|Commercial preparations]] are available to feed the insects. Minerals and vitamins can be dusted onto the insects but this is not a substitute for feeding them. The amount of prey items placed in the cage should be equal to the amount than can be eaten at once.
+Prey items should be fed 72 hours before being offered to the lizard. [[Reptile Diet Composition|Commercial preparations]] are available to feed the insects. Minerals and vitamins can be dusted onto the insects but this is not a substitute for feeding them. The amount of prey items placed in the cage should be equal to the amount than can be eaten at once.
 == Carnivore ==
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 Carnivores should be fed captive bred pre-killed whole prey. In descending order of preference feed: rodents, chicks, fish. Small prey should be fed to smaller lizards and large prey should be fed to the larger lizards. Juveniles should be fed daily and adults once or twice a week.
-Other items can be offered but are less optimal than whole prey. Dog food, cat food and other preparations are not formulated for lizards and should not be used as a significant part of the [[Reptile Diet|diet]].
+Other items can be offered but are less optimal than whole prey. Dog food, cat food and other preparations are not formulated for lizards and should not be used as a significant part of the [[Reptile Diet Composition|diet]].
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 == Herbivore ==
-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.
+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.

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 {{review}}
 [[Image:Elgaria_multicarinata_eating_mantis.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''A Southern Alligator Lizard''' (''Elgaria multicarinata'') <br> Sparkla 2006, WikiMedia Commons]]
+==Introduction==
 The best diet for a pet lizard is one that is as close as possible to the diet of a free-ranging lizard. Unfortunately not all the ingredients are available. Until controlled studies are done, it is best to feed a variety of foods and not rely on any one to form the bulk of the diet. Regular voracious eating is usually a good indicator of health. It is also necessary to have a feeding arrangement so that food is uncontaminated by litter.

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	Iguanas will eat leafy greens, vegetables, flowers and fruit that are grated and chopped to a size appropriate to the size and age of the iguana.		Iguanas will eat leafy greens, vegetables, flowers and fruit that are grated and chopped to a size appropriate to the size and age of the iguana.
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	Feed a varied diet:		Feed a varied diet: