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Post by on Aug 22, 2004 9:00:27 GMT -8
i noticed that both of my iguanas havent touched their food but when i added grapes to there dish they ate them right a way, any one have any ideas why . i fed them collard greens,turnip greens, yellow squash, string beans, carrots, and alfalfa pellets .
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Post by Tesa on Aug 23, 2004 2:54:01 GMT -8
Fruit is to an iguana as candy is to a child. ;D With the exceptions of papaya, figs, prickly pear, and blackberries, it is pretty much worthless nutritionally speaking. Check out the food chart at webpages.charter.net/tesa64735/Revised2.htm for some alternatives to help expand thier diet. They will be happier and healthier with a larger variety of food. (definately more than 2 types of greens) btw: Are you soaking those alfalfa pellets in water before you feed them? If not, they pose a serious risk for dehydration.
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Post by Merlin on Aug 23, 2004 4:46:30 GMT -8
You also ned to be sure that the pellets are 100% alfalfa. Some of cheaper stuff sold for small animals contains animal protien.
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Post by on Aug 23, 2004 7:56:54 GMT -8
thanx tesa and merlin but i only give them boyh of these items as treats and this was there first time eating the grapes bbut i am going to check on those pellets thanx again
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