Native
to Central and South America, the Green Iguana is probably the most
commonly kept large lizard but should only be suitable for those pet
keepers with considerable space and time available to them. Not only are
they large, they can live for 10-15 years in captivity. Although
basically green, Green Iguanas can display a range of colours.
Adult iguanas are herbivorous and will eat a wide variety, and
quantity, of foods. It is important not to over feed your pet on richer,
'preferred' foods since, in the wild, the bulk of their diet is made up
of poor quality foods. Spike is fed daily in a large bowl filled with
chopped fruits, leaves and vegetables. Depending on the season, you
could include the following - chopped lettuce, corn, cucumber, flowers,
dandelion, cooked potato, apple, pears, kiwi fruit, banana including
skin, grapes, green beans, kale, broccoli, melon, plums and mango.
AMAZING FACT
In the Caribbean, Iguanas
are called tree chickens and an adult,
once cooked can feed a family of four!
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Spike, taking it
easy!
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