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Question
Hi i am thinking about getting a uromastyx but i don't know what to feed them so can you tell me what they eat thanks.

Answer
Hello Brad,

Uros are vegetarians.  :-))  They eat lentils that are cooked, beans, peas, collard greens, mustard greens, dandelion greens, bird seed, tofu, mango, papaya, a variety of squashes, & bell peppers.  
They do have a specific setup for lighting, too.  Their basking needs to be around 120 or so.  Also, the gradients should be varied, too with a cooler around around 80.  
They also need UVB as well.  
Good luck!

Tracie