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Posted by Bosse on August 09, 2000 at 06:39:37:

In Reply to: to Babyherp RE: animal protein in baby ig diet posted by Katherine on August 08, 2000 at 21:06:49:

Regarding the intake of animal protein on Iguanas in the wild, this is what I've heard:

They DO eat animal matter occationally, because of the fact that protein is scarse ( spelling?? ) in the nature, and when they bump into it they eat it. However, as far as I understand it, several field studies have shown that they don't actively search and eat animal protein..iglet nor adults! Studies of their stomache contents have not contained any animal matter. IF they have, it's supposed to have been ingested WITH the leaves and other plant matters, by mistake!

I don't know, but it sound right to me, considering the fact that Iguanas don't have the enzymes to break down animal protein correctly!

My two cents

Best

Bosse

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I agree..more Katherine 08/09/00 (0)

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: Hi : Regarding the intake of animal protein on Iguanas in the wild, this is what I've heard: : They DO eat animal matter occationally, because of the fact that protein is scarse ( spelling?? ) in the nature, and when they bump into it they eat it. However, as far as I understand it, several field studies have shown that they don't actively search and eat animal protein..iglet nor adults! Studies of their stomache contents have not contained any animal matter. IF they have, it's supposed to have been ingested WITH the leaves and other plant matters, by mistake! : I don't know, but it sound right to me, considering the fact that Iguanas don't have the enzymes to break down animal protein correctly! : My two cents : Best : Bosse

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