Facts and Myths about Green Iguanas

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Facts and Myths about Green Iguanas

Some green iguana pet owners often have certain false information about them which could interfere with their ability provide adequate care. While some of these myths may not be too harmful, others could endanger their iguana's health and well-being. Here are some common myths about green iguanas which you should know about:

1) It is true that you may feed your green iguanas lettuce since your green iguana is vegetarian by nature. However you should understand that the common table lettuce lacks the nutritional value for a steady diet. Some of these pet owners realize too late to change their diet to a more nutritional mixture. The problem is that the green iguanas will continue to feast on your lettuce even when you add more nutritional food to it's diet.

You can best care for your green iguanas by feeding it vegetables that have a high
nutritional value. Examples include collards, turnip greens and mustard greens.

2) A small cage will control the Iguanas growth.

Some people are afraid their iguanas may grow too large and will keep them in small cages to control their growth to more convenient sizes. A green iguana, when properly taken care of, can grow up to six feet long. The only thing this will accomplish is making your green iguana's life very uncomfortable.

3) Iguanas need to have gravel in their diet

This is a very dangerous myth. Some people add gravel or small pebbles to an iguana's enclosure because they think that these will help a green iguana to digest its food. However, you should realize that gravel or any such material could kill your green iguana if it is consumed. You should try to avoid feeding your green iguana these materials, whether by accident or on purpose.

4) Hot rocks are great for keeping Iguanas warm.

Some people will add hot rocks to their iguana's dens, thinking that it's good for the iguana's body temperature. What you need to remember is that green iguanas are cold blooded. This means that if a green iguana sits on a hot rock, it can literally be cooked to death in no time. If you wish to provide proper heating for a green iguana enclosure, you should use special lighting available in most pet stores.

5) Iguanas can eat anything - insects, pet food, and other animal products

Many sources today still maintain that iguanas should be given animal protein as part of their diet. However, the truth is that green iguanas are best suited to an herbivorous diet. The body and metabolism of a green iguana is designed to utilize plant proteins effectively. Animal proteins, on the other hand, can prove to be very troubling to them. Consumption of animal proteins can cause your green iguana to develop gout. It can also lead to serious kidney problems. The only reason that iguanas eat insects in the wild is because these get mixed up with their food accidentally.

These are just some of the myths that you may have heard about green iguanas. By knowing the truth about these myths, you are now equipped to give the best care possible to a green iguana.

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