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DISTRIBUTION: Found naturally in Central and South America, they come from a variety of habitats from semi desert to tropical rain forest.
HOUSING: Iguanas grow rapidly. A Vivarium is adequate for a hatchling, it will be necessary to provide a large tall vivarium at least half a normal bedroom size to allow adults adequate room for manoeuvres. A background temperature of 76 to 82 degrees is necessary and can be achieved by using a heatmat controlled by a thermostat. A spotlight should be at one end of the cage above a basking site to raise the animals body temperature to 89-96 degrees to allow digestion of food. The thermostat should be at the cool end of the vivarium. Also at the basking site there should be a Ultraviolet light source, which will allow the lizard to utilise the Calcium from its diet.
WATER: Iguanas are fond of water, so a large bowl to drink and splash in is appreciated.
DIET: Iguanas do eat a small amount of insects as well as vegetables, these may include small crickets, mealworms and waxworms. Avoid a lettuce-based diet as this is little more than water. Try kale, greens, spinach, parsley, banana, sweetcorn frozen mixed veg(defrosted), cress, kiwi fruit, strawberries, apple, and baked beans, dandelion leaves and flowers, Nastursciums flowers and leaves to name a few. Always make sure that chunks are small enough for your animal. Sprinkle the food at least once a week with a mineral/calcium/D3 supplement. |
