How to Setup a Cage For Baby Iguanas

There are many important factors to consider when deciding to purchase a baby iguana. Setting up a proper cage is one of them. Iguanas need many things such as heat and light. If a cage is not set up properly, your newly purchased iguana may die.

Things You'll Need

  • Cage or an aquarium
  • Light
  • Heat
  • Thermometer
  • Spray bottle
  • Food
  • Water
  • Small faux log
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Instructions

  1. Cage Setup

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      Purchase and set up an ultraviolet light. Your iguana will need this light along with sunlight to help his body absorb Vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency is a serious illness in iguanas and can kill them.

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      Heat your iguana's cage. The cage needs to stay a constant 80 to 90 degrees. Place a thermometer inside the cage so you can monitor the temperature at all times. There are several options to heat the cage: a heating lamp, heat rock or a ceramic heating element.

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      Create humidity. Iguanas like a humid environment. Spray your iguana's cage down once a day with a spray bottle full of water. Do this early in the day and never right before bedtime.

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      Add food and water dishes. Make sure all food and water dishes are small enough that the iguana can use them with ease.

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      Add a hide log. Iguanas like to have a place to hide. Baby iguanas in particular hide to feel secure.

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      Provide a climbing area for your iguana. Your iguana needs to climb to get exercise. You can use some sturdy branches or pieces of wood to create a climbing structure in your iguana cage. Just be sure all pieces are safe for your iguana before you put them in the cage.

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      Put your iguana in its new home and enjoy watching your new friend explore its home.