Green iguana feeding — herbivore; daily dark-green leafy veg; fruit as treat; chop finely; fresh water
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- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Iguanas are herbivorous and should be fed daily, with constant access to fresh clean water; because they are most active in daytime, feed the bulk in the morning.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* A balanced diet consists mainly of dark-green leafy vegetables.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Fruit should be fed sparingly as a treat (for example mangoes, bananas, strawberries), because excess fruit causes unhealthy weight gain and gastrointestinal upset.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Iguanas swallow food whole without chewing, so all food should be finely chopped into bite-sized pieces; discard uneaten produce after about 10 hours.