Feeding Your Iguana
Iguanas are vegetarians. I once had an Iguana who would eat Anole’s (the small green reptiles sold as chameleons at times. I have fed mine crickets, but they are a pain and will keep you up all night. An all-vegetable diet should be offered daily, preferably in the morning. (Iguanas use the heat of the day to help digest, so night feedings are discouraged). Mine usually work off a staple of spinach and chopped carrots, though I try to keep it interesting and will occasionally fill their bowls with rose petals, kiwi, bananas, strawberries, dandelions, etc. In college, Junior would like to eat macaroni and cheese, though I wouldn’t really encourage this. I am a firm believer in variety for health. Most books will recommend not ever giving an iguana cat food, though mine love it as a snack. I assume they know a little more about what they like than I do. Always keep frozen green beans around for a last minute meal.
A good diet consists of variety and nutrition. Iceberg lettuce is one of the worst things you can feed them. Romaine is a better choice. Make sure to cut out the good green stuff (avoid the white center).  They love so many different fruits and squash of any kind. They also enjoy greens (collard, mustard, etc., are good choices). Hibiscus flowers are a summertime favorite.
Always make sure to chop food up finely so they can easily chew. Make sure to sparingly use a good calcium supplement. Keep the meals interesting for your green friends. Would you want to eat the same thing every day? I wouldn’t. Also, always make sure to keep clean water in your tank for them to enjoy. Iguanas enjoy fresh, clean water, so pay attention to this!
