It would be wise to think twice before you make a decision on keeping an iguana as a pet. Different pets have different needs, be it the same species or not. We all know that raising a cat is not the same as caring for a dog. This is all the more true when it comes to keeping a reptile as a pet. Green iguanas have become very popular as a household pet in recent years.
Proper housing plays a very important role in iguana care. Your iguana's enclosure should not be less than three times the length of the animal and the height of the cage should be about four times the iguana's length. Baby iguanas of course start of in smaller cages of about seven feet in length.
Iguanas need sunshine and enough moisture to keep them healthy. These conditions are the natural climate in Southern Florida. We can trick the iguana in believing it lives in such a climate by mimicking this environment through the installation of special light bulbs and a humidifier in the enclosure. Remember that an iguana's favorite habitat is tropical and therefore hot and humid.
Food is also a very essential to your iguana's health. This should not pose much of a problem as their staple diet mainly consists of green vegetables including mustard greens, escarole, kale and spinach
You should also regularly trim your pet iguana's nails. This can be done by using nail clippers suited for cats or dogs.
Because iguanas are carriers of the Salmonella bacteria, it is best not to have young children play with them as it is advised to always scrub your hands after cleaning their cage or handling your iguana. They are not social animals so stick to the one iguana.
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