How Do You Care For An Iguana?
Iguanas are cold blooded reptiles. They are not easy to care for and often die in captivity. They should never be purchased without careful consideration. Iguanas are very expensive to care for, you need to make sure that they have the proper heat and lighting conditions, that they are fed the correct foods, and that their cage offers them enough room to grow to their full 4-6 feet. If you are considering buying an iguana, think how it will cost to spend the majority of your money making sure they are properly cared for. They are not a throw away pet! • Give your iguana a lot of sunlight. Iguanas need lots of natural sunlight so they can absorb the U.V.B. and U.V.A light. U.V.A light keeps your iguana feeling good and happy. U.V.B. light allows the iguana to digest their food and absorb vitamin D which allows them to absorb the calcium that they need to help prevent metabolic bone disease. The best source of U.V.A light is the sun or room lights in your home. U.V.B. light is more diffi
