Care Sheet for IguanasAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 3.25 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 12/05/2006 |
Main Category: | Lizards |
Sub Category: | Iguanas |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | Shockingbreeder |
Years Experience: | 10 to 15 Years |
Species: | Green Iguana |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | N/A |
Sexing and Characteristics: | Owners must keep in mind that the sex of an iguana cannot be determined until the iguana has reached sexual maturity. Juveniles of both sexes look alike and will not show any secondary sexual characteristics until they reach maturity. Sexual maturity in iguanas is a function of size rather than age. Males may become sexually mature once they reach 6" SVL. Females will usually take a bit longer, and will not mature until they reach about 10" SVL. Depending upon the care of the iguana, its age at maturity may vary a bit, but it usually falls somewhere in between 1.5 - 2 years.
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Mostly Active During: | Day |
Substrate and Water Needs: | Good substrates are newspaper, tile. |
Lighting and UVB: | You need both UVA and UVB lighting iguanas need to have a day night cycle. The easiest way to do this is with a light timer mine are set to turn on at 0800hrs and turn off at 2000hrs. |
Temperatures and Humidity: | The cool side of the tank should be in the mid to low 80s F and under the basking spot should be in the mid to low 90s F. humidity should be at 75%. |
Heating and Equipment: | I use to 150w heat bulbs and two under tank heaters for the basking spot never use heat rocks! |
Caging Provided: | Use the largest caging you can no matter the size of the iguana this will allow your iguana to grow for a while. |
Diet: | Herbivorous |
Description of Diet: | There are four food groups for iguanas the first everyday, second occasional, third treat, and finally bait foods that will be more interesting for your iguana. I recommend feeding twice daily remove uneaten food and clean food dish.
Everyday
acorn squash
alfalfa
butternut squash
cacus leaves
chicory greens (must be mixed with other greens)
collard greens
dandelion greens
endive
green beans
kabocha squash
mango
okra
papaya
parsnip
snap peas
turnip greens
watercress
zucchini
Occasional
watermelon
spaghetti squash
spinach
peaches
pears
pumpkin
cooked pasta
parsley
mushrooms
mustard greens
kale
kiwi fruit
lentils
honeydew melon
grapes
cucumber
carrots
cauliflower
celery
cantelope
cabbage
apples
bananas
asparagus
beets/beet greens
blackberries
cooked rice
rutabaga
bok choy
yellow squash
sweet potato
zucchini
swiss chard
broccoli
brussels sprouts
Treat
whole wheat bread
strawberries
raspberries
nasturtiums
Dahlia
Hibiscus
Bait
tomatoes
bell peppers |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | Rep-Cal Herptivite, and HerpCare Calcium Supplement are both great supplements lightly dust all food with these. |
Maintenance: | Clean the habitat daily and change water daily. |
Some Words on this Species: | N/A |
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