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| I am not an expert on the Iquana. I have had to learn through trial and error. Good thing my babies all understood Mom was not perfect, but she still loved them. This is the accounts of what I learned along the way. I am still learning, so this site will keep changing. Please come back soon. | ||
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Home
This is a good style home for an iguana.
It is made of wood on both sides and the back. It is plexiglass on the front and the top is wire. There is a shelf for my Iquana to lay on and a log for him to climb to get to his special place. The shelf and bottom of the cage are carpeted with indoor/outdoor carpet and there is newspaper on the floor for him to go to the bathroom on. He has a big enough bowl of water to sit in if he likes and his lights all shine in from the top. The cage should be kept clean at all times. A dirty cage can lead to sick animals.
Lighting
Iquanas need three types of light.
First, is the Full Spectrum (Day Glow) heat light, used for their
heat, so they can properly digest their food. If you have raised
other critters & know how to watch your temperatures you can
use a more inexpensive heat lamp with no problems. This light is
only for heat & a brighter lighting.
Second, is the Dark Light (Night Glow), used at night to help
them relax and sleep. This light also gives them heat, but less
of it so they have a cool down period. It is best if they have a
12 hour day light & a 12 hour night light. If you choose to
use a Heat Rock be sure to cover it with a towel, so your Iquana
does not get burned. Also, check it daily to make sure it is not
over heating.
Third, but most important is the Ultra Violet Light or UVB , used
to give them Vitamin D. This last one is like getting out into
the sunlight for us. This one can be run on the same 12 hours as
your day light. All three must be used to have a happy healthy
Iquana.
The Colonial Pet Store in Manitowoc, Wisconsin was most helpful
with the lighting. They explained everything, so I understood not
only what, but why & how much.
Food
Feed your iguana an adequate diet consisting of high-quality, high-calcium, low-phosphorus greens. This will keep them happy & more colorful. Here is a list of what I give mine.
| Mostly Greens which are Fresh & Chopped: | ||
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Collard greens | |
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Mustartd greens | |
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Turnip greens | |
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Dandelion greens (off my lawn in summer) | |
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Broccoli | |
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Bok choy (mine really like this one) | |
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Celery Tops | |
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Grated Carrots | |
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Swiss Chard | |
| I also may add some Fresh Ripe Fruit: | ||
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Apples | |
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Peaches | |
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Pears | |
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Bananas | |
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Strawberries | |
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Blueberries | |
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Apricots | |
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Grapes (mine really like these) | |
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Canned Fruit Cocktail (well drained) | |
| ** Watch for Seeds as they will kill them ** | ||
| Flowers & their greens | ||
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Dandelions | |
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Forsythia |
Some times a little hard-cooked egg white (no yolk).
Bath Time
I have found that they enjoy a warm bath.
Just like you would give a new born baby. They love to lay in
about 2" - 3" of warm water as you pour some warm water
over their backs. This helps them to shed and also helps bond
them to you. I usually do this once per week. I answered an ad
about Iquanas & these people helped me a lot in this area. I
thought if their Iquana reached 5' long they must know a little
something about them. They also were the ones that built the cool
cage at the top of this page. Theirs out grew it & had to
move into a larger one. You should have seen that it was
awsome...
Most Iquana people want to talk about their babies & this is
a great way to learn what works for others.
Tameing
If you have a problem with them becoming aggressive, I found that wrapping them in a large clean towel helps. They can not scratch you with their very sharp claws and they can not whip you with their tail. I then gently rub the top and sides of their head and talk quietly to them. This I learned after one of mine got upset with me. I had his head so he could not bite & I had his tail so he could not whip me. Well, I forgot about his middle & he managed to turn it around & start to claw me... I only had two hands... I have since healed and used my dogs nail clippers on him & no more problems... ( - :
Other
Iquanas are very intelligent & do know things like when they are being left out. I have three & if I do not do the same thing with all three they let me know. I have even had one get mad at the other one & run up & climb on me as if to say this is my mom, so back off.
They do understand that you care about them or if you are mad at them. They are very sensitive creatures so be careful not to hurt their feelings or they will let you know...
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