Guano has been shedding a lot so far this summer, that's always a great thing. I have noticed though, that, like today, he eats his shed? Anyone else have that type of thing going on with their iguana? I'm sure it can't hurt him, but it seemed a little weird. Also, a question about feeding, lately Guano has cleaned his plate everyday. I do feed him a decent amount. Should I put more out and just give him as much as he'll eat?
Thanks for the help,
Jake Olsen
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Shedding Question
jakeyjakers
Jun 20, 2003 02:48 PM
Replies (3)
Roger Van Couwen
Jun 21, 2003 04:56 PM
Eating the shed is normal, if not common. Yes, feed him as much as he wants to eat. His limit is defined by his appetite, and igs have no problems with obesity or other over-eating problems.
roger
girlzilla
Jun 25, 2003 05:06 PM
You know, I have read about reptiles eating their shed, perhaps to reabsorb whatever resources they lose with the old skin, and I have watched Bud to see if he would do it, but he never has. It's always neat to hear about behavior you read about actually being witnessed.
sarahadele
Jun 26, 2003 07:31 AM
my newt and when i had other tanks with frogs and toads, they all eat/ate their shed skin 
Sarah
