Is this Plant Safe for Iguana?

This list is for general reference. Any “non-toxic” plant *could* be toxic if eaten in large amounts on a regular basis, so do more research before offering any new plant as a staple food for your exotic pets. Also “non-toxic” does not necessarily mean, “good to eat”. It means harmless if accidentally eaten…

Now on to the list:

Most Herbs are risky options, Iguanas should be able to decipher their palatability with a good lick, but this is not fool safe, and only applies to living specimens. Iguanas trust what you put in their food bowl so don’t poison them!

Some safe herbs for Iguana include:

Basil
Oregano
Mint
Dandelion Pedals
Calendula Pedals
Rosemary
Sweet Cicely
Lavender

You should avoid:

Pokeweed
Tansy, Rue
Tobacco
Sanguinaria
Heliotrope
Calamus
Horse Chestnut
Walfbane
Nightshade
Belladonna
Artimesias
Euonymus
Vinca Minor
Vinca Major
Juniper Berry
Mistletoe
Cowbane
Hemlock
Mandrake
Pennyroyal

Safe House Plants:

Zebra
Wax plant
Tradescantia
Spider plant
Rubber tree
Polka dot plant
Piggy back
Peperomia
Pine palms
Jasmine
Jade
Hibiscus
Hen and hicks
Ivy, grape leaf
Benjamina
Ficus
Echeverias
Dracaena
Coleus
Easter cactus
Burro tail
Bromeliads
Boston fern
Bamboo
Aspidistra
Asparagus fern
African violet

Toxic House Plants:

Aloe
Alstroemerias
Anthurium
Begonia
Star of Bethlehem
Oxalis
Prayer plant
Pothos
Philodendron
Passion flower
Oleander
Euphorbias
Euonymus
Eucalyptus
Elephant ears
Dieffenbachia
Dendrobium
Cyclamen
Clivia, caladium

Safe Wild Plants include:

Hibiscus (their favorite!)
Rose Pedals
Pansy Petals
Carnation Petals
Nasturtium

The grass is also perfectly healthy to eat and is usually chomped on every few steps iguanas take, they are after all “tree cows”. What is NOT SAFE, are grasses and plants which are treated with chemical FERTILIZERS and PESTICIDES!! Not only are these not safe to eat, but they can irritate the skin of your exotic pets and even that of your own dog, cat, and children.

Chemical fertilizers also devastate ecosystems and our drinking water by running off our lawns when it rains. If you care about nature, and the health of your neighbors use all-natural alternatives such as compost fertilizers, growing native pest resistant plants, and encouraging natural pest predators into your yard. If nature is allowed to be healthy and diverse, pests are usually kept at bay.

Toxic Wild Plants to avoid:

VERY TOXIC