Care Of Iguana

Green Iguanas have gained popularity off late.
They have not been effectively managed due
 to improper education. Here are some basic
care tips which can be followed so that the iguana
lives for a standard life span of 13 to 15 years
are as follows:

Diet – Make sure you provide a healthy and
wholesome diet; otherwise your iguana would
either die or attract some disease. Young iguanas
need to be fed with 2 feeds daily comprising of
1 part of protein and 2 parts of plant food.
The ideal diet should comprise of lots of fresh
fruits and vegetables like carrots, lettuce, apples,
tomatoes, turnips and hibiscus flowers.

Make sure the fruits are organic in nature.
Ideal calcium to phosphorus ratio needs to be maintained.
 Do not feed your iguana with iceberg lettuce,
since it is devoid of nutritional value. It is advised
that you do not feed non vegetarian food like meats
 in excess, as they would have a harmful effect on the
bones and kidneys of your iguana and could also
 result in kidney stones formation.

It is important that you need to chop, grate and grind
the food in your food processor. Mix the calcium and
vitamins along with the mixture and then deep freeze
portions in ice trays. In case your iguana has not eaten
 the food kept in the cage for more than 4-5 hours,
then change the food, lest your iguana could have
stomach problems.

Your iguana should be fed with fresh water,
 a place to defecate and also some regular
 exercises for it to remain fit and healthy.

Give them a bath twice with each bath of
 about 20 minutes. Iguanas tend to shed
in bigger patches which starts from the
head portion and proceeds to the tail.
Provide a tree branch so that they are able
to rub up against.

Lighting /Temperature- Iguanas do not need
light for 24 hours. They need light only for 12 hours in a day.

Bedding and cages- Make sure to change the
bedding daily, so that they do not attract germs.
Cleaning the cages with warm soap water and
then using a disinfectant is helpful.