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I am looking for instructions to take care of an iguana2007-11-24 2:00:47

I highly suggest reading http://iguanaden.org because iguanas are alot of responsibility and work and when they are adults they can sever fingers or lacerate you with the whip of their tails.

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Spoiled_Doxi_Owner heat rocks are terrible as they over heat and burn reptiles, and the best thing to do is go to the vets and ask for instructions. They will be able to give you a care sheet AND be able to check him out on you.

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A good source is the iguana group right here at yahoo. Iam part of it and it has helped me alot in the raising of my two iguanas. Also try Iguanas for Dummies( yes they have a book for that too.)

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Check out www.anapsid.org

Melissa Kaplan knows her stuff. She also produced a book called Iguanas For Dummies, which is excellent - very informative and accessible for first time owners and experienced keepers.

An iguana requires UV lighting, a spot bulb (guarded) to create a hotspot and some kind of heater to provide background heat. Try to avoid heatmats and hot rocks because many lizards get burnt on these. My vivs are very big so I use greenhouse heaters safely installed behind them so the igs can't get to them.

They are completely vegetarian. I make bulk salads for mine as it's easier. I use a base of leafy greens with a variety of other fruit and veg. EG - spring greens, peppers, cress, peas, courgettes, strawberries. I vary it from week depending what I can get.