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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.
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.
[[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.
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]].
==Literature Search==
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[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2006/20063121888.pdf '''Insects as food: nutritious and delicious.''' Hernandez-Divers, S. M.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Volume 20, Orlando, Florida, USA, 7-11 January, 2006, 2006, pp 1794-1795, 2 ref. - '''Full Text Article''']
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