{"id":1294,"date":"2019-09-30T19:14:32","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T19:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reptilefollower.com\/?p=1294"},"modified":"2019-09-30T19:14:32","modified_gmt":"2019-09-30T19:14:32","slug":"can-iguanas-eat-cucumber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reptilefollower.com\/can-iguanas-eat-cucumber\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Iguanas Eat Cucumber (Is it a Good Idea)?"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you are thinking about the best food for your current or future Iguana. It lets me know you want to know everything about your lizard (Click here for my best Iguana Guide, on Amazon<\/a>) to treat him right. But what about cucumber? Is that even an option?<\/p>\n Can Iguanas eat cucumber? Yes, they can eat cucumber. Iguanas are herbivores so vegetables and fruits are pretty much the staples of the diet. In addition to cucumbers, an example of other fruits and vegetables they consume are collard greens, asparagus, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n Now that you know that they can eat cucumber. Let me explain more about cucumbers. In particular, if they are actually good for his nutritional needs. Also, other foods that you need to avoid to keep him healthy, necessary supplements and much more. Keep reading…<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yes, Iguana’s can eat fruits. However, fruits need to be eaten in moderation. Why? Well, fruits have limited nutritional value for Iguanas. Therefore, they should only represent approximately 5% of their food consumption.<\/p>\n This doesn’t mean that you should not give them fruit. You just need to understand that the majority of their food intake will be vegetables. Are you with me?<\/p>\n I am sure you have seen or heard of a cucumber before, but do you really know the detail about this? Such where they come from, the plant that produces them, etc? Let me explain…<\/p>\n According to Wikipedia<\/a>, there are three different variations of cucumbers:<\/p>\n They come from the vines of the Cucurbitaceae plant, which is part of the gourd family.<\/p>\n Strictly speaking, a cucumber is a fruit. But, before you jump at me in disbelief, let me explain why. You may have consumed cucumbers for most of your life or at least familiar with them.<\/p>\n It may be confusing to hear that they are actually fruits. Because typically they are served with other vegetables and are typically referred to as vegetables. Even in shops and superstores.<\/p>\n However, according to to the guidelines of botany they are actually regarded as a fruit.<\/p>\n The reason for this is a fruit is formed from a flowering plant, so it can reproduce.\u00a0The fruit has the ability (seeds inside of it), to reproduce and create new plants.<\/p>\n This is exactly what a cucumber is. Vegetables are other parts of the plant, such as the leaves roots, etc. So based on this, definition the cucumber would be regarded as a fruit.<\/p>\n However, I doubt you would get many objections if you continue to refer to it as a vegetable. Because most people still class them as vegetables.<\/p>\n Iguanas (Click here to see 7 of the best small pet Iguana species (With Pictures)<\/a>) are native to Mexico, the Caribean, and Central America, according to Wikipedia<\/a>. Their name is actually derived from the species “iwana”, which was a Taino name.<\/p>\n Yes, Iguanas do need supplementation. They have a need for more calcium than phosphorus and competent iguana owners are recommended to provide a calcium supplementation. This is usually provided in the way of calcium powder.<\/p>\n This calcium powder is typically sprinkled lightly on to to the food that the Iguana. Usually provided two to three times a week, but the actual calcium powder product will give further details.<\/p>\n In addition to Calcium powder, a vitamin-mineral mix is often recommended as well. This is usually consumed on a weekly basis, depending on the guidelines of the product that you choose.<\/p>\n It is even more important to not go too crazy with this stuff if it contains Vitamin D3. Reason being, you need to be careful not to feed too much to your lizard.<\/p>\n You may be thinking or wondering if it’s possible to overfeed an iguana. This may be because you are concerned not to overfeed it and you want to understand the limit\/boundaries upfront.<\/p>\nWhat about fruits for your Iguana?<\/h2>\n
What is a cucumber?<\/h2>\n
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Is a cucumber a vegetable or a fruit?<\/h3>\n
This is why they are fruit<\/h3>\n
What is an iguana?<\/h2>\n
Do Iguanas need supplementation?<\/h2>\n
Vitamin mineral mix.<\/h3>\n
Can you overfeed an iguana?<\/h2>\n
Vegetables<\/h3>\n