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My new juvenile iguana isn't eating. How can I get her to eat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My iguana won't eat she's a juv I had her about two weeks I offer her fresh food twice a day clean her cage once a week lights humidity great she only recently became active but still walks by or ignores her food I offer her a huge variety from squash to mango bell pepper kale collards bok Choy strawbeeies sweet potato and more I'm worried she will starve herself

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on February 19th, 2017

Check the temps in the tank. Low temps can affect appetite. Offer a commercial iguana diet. If you have a large enclosure, Lizzie may have difficulty locating her food dish. Mist her with water or soak her daily in warm water to prevent or treat mild dehydration.

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