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#193000
Herp_Haven
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Quick question on Rhinos. 
I read on a care sheet they they should eat insects once in a while. Is this true? If so, hom much should be given and how often?
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12/03/04 2:57pm
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#193274
Jif
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Message To: Herp_Haven In reference to Message Id: 193000
Quick question on Rhinos.
NO no no animal protein is necessary! A good nutritious green iguana diet is ideal for Rhinos also. If you want to add to that go with grains such as wild or brown rice, plain cooked pasta, or some whole grain bread occasionally.
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12/03/04 11:22pm
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#193288
Kling
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Message To: Jif In reference to Message Id: 193274
Quick question on Rhinos.
why not my iguana has not died and i have given as treat a small pease of ham or cooked stake. but than agan i have green iguanas.
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12/04/04 12:13am
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#193420
Herp_Haven
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Message To: Jif In reference to Message Id: 193274
Quick question on Rhinos.
Alright, no biggie. I just thought it was odd that a breeder suggested this. I haven’t given him any live bugs, and didn’t want to until I got some feedback. Thanks!He is doing so well now, I’m proud.
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12/04/04 2:23am
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#193422
Herp_Haven
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Message To: Kling In reference to Message Id: 193288
Quick question on Rhinos.
Kling... Why would you do that when you obviously know it can put your Iguana in danger? It may not happen now, but eventually it could lead to kidney failure and other difficulties.
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12/04/04 2:25am
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#193582
Kling
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Message To: Herp_Haven In reference to Message Id: 193422
Quick question on Rhinos.
u know what why do the iguans in the wild eat bugs and meat??can u anser that? iguana eat meat in the wild why not in captive?
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12/04/04 1:00pm
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#193792
LizardKing
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Message To: Herp_Haven In reference to Message Id: 193420
Quick question on Rhinos.
yea i just got a rhino baby and the breeder suggested feeding crickets too. but like you, i came here to ask for the great wisdom of Jif first:) my little guy is doing well also. although i will be moving in a few days, so i am not going to try and handle him until after we are all moved in so i don’t stress him out. when i was feeding him yesterday he actually let me pet his head for a minute! no hissing or head bobs! he’s still so young so im pretty confident he’ll eventually become "tame". he does seem to be getting used to me and the girlfriend.
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12/04/04 6:22pm
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#193794
LizardKing
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Message To: Kling In reference to Message Id: 193582
Quick question on Rhinos.
iguanas eat ham and cooked steak in the wild? do they buy it at the grocery store and bring it home to their kids or something?
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12/04/04 6:26pm
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#193795
Kling
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Message To: LizardKing In reference to Message Id: 193794
Quick question on Rhinos.
no i’m saying they will eat baby birds and outher kinds of meat in thw wild and there is no need to be a smart a&& now
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12/04/04 6:28pm
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#193818
LizardKing
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Message To: Kling In reference to Message Id: 193795
Quick question on Rhinos.
i know i couldnt resist sorry. but in the wild they prob don’t live as near as long as ones in captivity either.
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12/04/04 6:56pm
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#193828
Kling
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Message To: LizardKing In reference to Message Id: 193818
Quick question on Rhinos.
well i give them very small amounts like a 1inch by 1inch that is ok and it is once a mounth and it will not hurt them.
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12/04/04 7:09pm
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#194181
Jif
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Message To: Kling In reference to Message Id: 193828
Quick question on Rhinos.
Sorry Kling, but even 1 inch by 1 inch, once a month, is not OK. Iguanas are not "built" to metabolize animal protein. Digesting even small amounts of animal protein puts an added strain on the already stressed (simply from captive life) kidneys and liver. If you want to add more protein to your iguana’s diet occasionally do it with a plant source... beans or grain.
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12/05/04 9:59am
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#194291
Kling
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Message To: Jif In reference to Message Id: 194181
Quick question on Rhinos.
how about u go do some of that paper work u have to do
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12/05/04 2:26pm
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#194316
LizardKing
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Message To: Kling In reference to Message Id: 194291
Quick question on Rhinos.
wha???
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12/05/04 3:02pm
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#194408
Kling
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Message To: LizardKing In reference to Message Id: 194316
Quick question on Rhinos.
this thread it butt sniff. and i’m just saying nonthing any more. b/c i’m not going to get all heated up b/c of you people i have better things to get fired up about .
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12/05/04 6:32pm
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#194440
Herp_Haven
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Message To: Kling In reference to Message Id: 194408
Quick question on Rhinos.
"None of the published scientific field research on green iguana diets in the wild suggests that they take animal protein, but it does show that they derive all their protein (and other) requirements from plant materials in the diet. Take a look at iguana morphology and physiology. Iguanas are not equipped to hunt down and digest animal prey. Their digestive system employs a hindgut fermentation process, which is to break down plant matter, cell walls and carbohydrate. This isn’t to say they couldn’t digest animal protein, but just that they’re optimised for plant matter. They also spend their entire time in the wild living on their food plants. Why spend time and energy hunting animals when plant food is all around them? So, my conclusion that they are strict herbivores still stands."
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12/05/04 7:22pm
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