Re: Ok Ok more added info from below!

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Posted by Amy on July 12, 2001 at 12:30:07:

In Reply to: Ok Ok more added info from below! posted by Pete on July 12, 2001 at 10:06:08:

While I agree with the carrot tops probably being more nutritious than the actual carrot, I would have to advise to stop feeding it spinach, except in very small amounts every once in a while if you insist. I also did not know that spinach was not good for iggys until recently, but it has been removed permanently from Louie's diet.

It sounds like you know pretty well how to take care of your igg, but I would not worry about its size, plus we don't know how old it is. If you are feeding it well (2-3x a day until its full, leaving some on the dish for later), then I wouldn't be so impatient on getting it to grow.

Your igg could be smaller by nature, just as some people are small naturally, and it sounds like it's about the same size as my female, who is only three years old. So, just accept her as she is (but we all still agree on one thing...take her to the vet to be sure it's not parasites!) and don't freak out if she's not living up to your expecations on how big you think she should be. She's probably still growing, so "be patient Danielson."

I made a miscalculation on the bulbs they appear to only be 4' in length! who made the bulb is hardly important(zoo med btw). And for the second question. I know that some of you are vegitable illiterate...so I will explain big leafy greens. I feed primarily greens and so you know the top of the carrot holds twice as many nutrients as the carrot itself and is far easier for the iguana to digest... I feed collard greens, mustard, swiss chard, spinach, she really really likes dandelion greens which are probably the healthiest thing you can feed them but they are in limited supply!. And I suppliment every other meal with vitamins I was supplimenting her every time until she reached sexual maturity.. I hope that you now have a clear understanding of greens! Now I havent taken her to the vet since she I bought her years ago. I havent seen anything irregular in her feces or her color to show any signs of an internal parasite. and no she couldnt have gotten them from outside! And on the basking spot I am not talking about air temperature. I am talking about the branch surface itself 110 is an ideal surface temp the temps they would have in the wild are closer to 130.. And for those who think this is poor information I got it directly from the curator of the oklahoma city zoo.. Directly from his mouth! All I wanted was to know if anyone had any advice as to how i could get the lizard larger... that was all.. And the lizard is healthy and always will be so do not worry about that! Please if you have some advice as to how I can accomplish this please let me know otherwise bug off!

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: : : While I agree with the carrot tops probably being more nutritious than the actual carrot, I would have to advise to stop feeding it spinach, except in very small amounts every once in a while if you insist. I also did not know that spinach was not good for iggys until recently, but it has been removed permanently from Louie's diet. : It sounds like you know pretty well how to take care of your igg, but I would not worry about its size, plus we don't know how old it is. If you are feeding it well (2-3x a day until its full, leaving some on the dish for later), then I wouldn't be so impatient on getting it to grow. : Your igg could be smaller by nature, just as some people are small naturally, and it sounds like it's about the same size as my female, who is only three years old. So, just accept her as she is (but we all still agree on one thing...take her to the vet to be sure it's not parasites!) and don't freak out if she's not living up to your expecations on how big you think she should be. She's probably still growing, so "be patient Danielson." : I made a miscalculation on the bulbs they appear to only be 4' in length! who made the bulb is hardly important(zoo med btw). And for the second question. I know that some of you are vegitable illiterate...so I will explain big leafy greens. I feed primarily greens and so you know the top of the carrot holds twice as many nutrients as the carrot itself and is far easier for the iguana to digest... I feed collard greens, mustard, swiss chard, spinach, she really really likes dandelion greens which are probably the healthiest thing you can feed them but they are in limited supply!. And I suppliment every other meal with vitamins I was supplimenting her every time until she reached sexual maturity.. I hope that you now have a clear understanding of greens! Now I havent taken her to the vet since she I bought her years ago. I havent seen anything irregular in her feces or her color to show any signs of an internal parasite. and no she couldnt have gotten them from outside! And on the basking spot I am not talking about air temperature. I am talking about the branch surface itself 110 is an ideal surface temp the temps they would have in the wild are closer to 130.. And for those who think this is poor information I got it directly from the curator of the oklahoma city zoo.. Directly from his mouth! All I wanted was to know if anyone had any advice as to how i could get the lizard larger... that was all.. And the lizard is healthy and always will be so do not worry about that! Please if you have some advice as to how I can accomplish this please let me know otherwise bug off!

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