Iguana Cages

Iguana is called as Giant iguana. Iguana is a lizard which can grow to length of 5 feet with tail. This lizard needs a large house/cage to live comfortably and happily.

Iguana grows properly if they are provided with proper natural habitat. There are different types of cages for iguanas.

Basic requirement of iguana cages :

1. A full grown or adult iguana needs a cage of about 6 feet long and 4 feet wide. The size of the cage must be large. It should make an iguana feel comfortable and happy.
2. Iguana in a cage should be provided with proper space. It will help the reptile to maintain good health and to perform some exercise.
3. Proper temperature should be maintained in the cage.
4. There should be a proper basking temperature in the cage for an iguana
5. Since the iguanas are from the tropical region they require high range of humidity level in the cage .humidity level in cage should be around 60-75 %.
6. Iguana should be provided with tree climber and branches in the cage to climb.
7. Heat in the cage should be properly maintained.
8. Proper diet should be provided to iguana in the cage. Iguanas are herbivores. They should be provided with collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, dandelion greens, escarole, endive, chicory and arugula all should be placed in a proper shallow dish. Iguana should not be provided with animal protein, it may even lead to its death.
9. Water is also very essential for iguana. Iguana should be given water in a shallow dish or tray.
10. Proper lighting in the cage should be provided. UVA and UVB light must be provided in the cage.
11. Electrical connection in the cage should be placed properly. All wiring must be done properly so that the iguana does not reach there.

Pointers for care of Iguana cages :

1. Iguana Cage should be easy to clean. It should not disturb the natural habitat of iguanas while cleaning. All the accessories in the cage should be properly placed. It should be flexible while cleaning accessories.
2. There should be swinging doors in cage. This door should allow iguana a full access to the cage.
3. Food and water tray must be cleaned properly. Unclean tray may result in disease to the iguana.
4. There should be some basking spot in the cage. Basking spot in cage will help iguana to maintain its body temperature by moving around the warmer and cooler areas.
5. An iguana loves to be up high. Minimum tools should be used to make the cage. This will make the cage natural and more comfortable to iguanas.
6. The substrate in the iguana cage should be cleverly used. Substrate is a cover used at the bottom of the cage. It should not be toxic, since iguana has a habit of smelling and also the tongue of an iguana is very sticky.

The iguana cage must be larger so that it makes the reptile feel comfortable. The above information will surely help you in providing your iguana with a right cage.