Green Iguana Advice
Green Iguana Advice
Things you should know about Green Iguanas
Temparture

Temparture should not get lower than 70*F and should not be  higher than 100*F.  For Green Iguanas to digest food, the tempature should be above 80*F.

Water


Iguanas should have fresh water everyday

Food

25% to 40% should be greens
25% to 40% should be vegatables
10% of fruit
5% to 10% commerical food (Iguana food)

Sunlight

Babies and adults should be taken out to get sunlight to help prevent Medicbalic Bone Disease, or MBD.  (Make sure your pet has gone to the bathroom before hand, so you don't get "little surprises" on it.

Heat and Light

You should have at least two sources of heat. The first is a basking light, baby iguanas especially like to stay under it alot. The second source is a undertank heater, this way the little guy stays warm all the time. You also need to provide a UV light which helps prevent MBD.