Iguana GuideTeeth are easy to underestimate
An iguana's teeth are not shaped like a mammal's large incisors and molars, so they may be hard to see unless the mouth is open.
Function follows diet
Green iguanas feed largely on leaves, shoots, flowers and fruit, and their dentition suits cutting plant material.
Defensive importance
Teeth used for feeding can still inflict injury during defensive biting. Handling should therefore be guided by body language rather than confidence that a herbivore is harmless.
No home dental treatment
Broken teeth, oral swelling, bleeding or abnormal eating are veterinary issues and should not be treated from a general anatomy article.
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