Quick Facts 

● The scientific name for an Iguana is Iguana iguana.

● They originate from central and South America.

● With proper care and diet, the average lifespan of an Igiana is ~20 years.

● Iguanas are herbivores, unlike some reptiles which are omnivores/insectivores, and require a little more planning for their diet. You can find a full diet plan at this website: Green Ig Society 

● Iguanas can grow as large as 6', but 5' is much more common. Plan ahead with your tank size! 

Enclosure 

Iguanas can get very large, and at their largest need a 75-gallon tank. You can get a smaller tank and continue to upgrade the size as they grow, but you may be better off starting with a 75-gallon tank. 

Iguanas are commonly kept in glass terrariums or tanks, while some owners set their pets up in a cage made from melamine, PVC, or ABS plastic. Be sure to cover your enclosure with a screened lid to prevent your pet from escaping (they can be very skilled escape artists). Avoid glass, plastic, or any other type of solid lid that restricts air flow. 

Substrate 

Use a good substrate to make your Iguana feel more at home. Reptile carpet, newspaper, or porcelain/ceramic tiles are the best options for baby and juvenile Iguanas and are easiest to maintain.  

Avoid using small loose particle substrates, such as calcium-based sand, ground walnut shells, or playground sand with babies and juveniles. These substrates can lead to impaction. Natural sand is okay for adult Iguanas. We recommend Fluker's Repta-Liner because it is easy to clean and maintain.

Accessories 

In addition to a basking perch, you can add other accessories to make your Iguana feel at home like branches, rocks, or driftwood. Rock dens or “hides” provide shade and give your lizard a place to escape to. They can double as a basking perch if strategically placed.  

An appropriate size branch should be included in every iguana's cage. A Repta-Bowl or Corner Bowl of appropriate size should be included in every iguana's cage for both food and water. All bowls should regularly be disinfected.  

Temperature & Lighting 

The Repta-Sun 5.0 UVB Fluorescent Light Bulb imitates the natural light of the sun making it possible for the iguana to produce vitamin D naturally. The iguana needs vitamin D to aid in calcium digestion. Bone disorders are one of the common killers of captive iguanas. A fluorescent Hood Includes extra outlets to allow the customer to plug in other accessories, i.e. Clamp Lamp, Under Tank Heater, etc. Combination Hood may be used for younger iguanas in a smaller tank when using lower wattage bulbs. Keep your iguanas warm at night with minimal light so it does not disturb its night cycle. It is not healthy to leave daytime lights on at night. A 12-hour day and night cycle is needed for psychological benefits. A Heat Mat produces heat from the bottom of the terrarium. Its function is to help aid in the digestion of food. Hot Rocks may be used for older iguanas, but should not be used for juveniles because their skin is too sensitive for direct heat. 

Diet & Nutrition 

Iguanas also require more responsibility since they are herbivores, meaning they only eat veggies, and you have to monitor what they eat much more carefully than other reptiles. Fluker's doesn't carry an iguana-specific diet, but our Tortoise Diet is suitable for your pet iguana. Comes in Large Pellet and Small Pellet.