Instructions
Check with the parents before buying an iguana, if the recipient is a child.
Consider the personality of the person you plan to give the reptile to. An energetic child may not enjoy an iguana as much as a quieter youngster would. Iguanas are slow creatures who like to spend their days basking in the sunshine.
Consider buying a gift certificate and letting the recipient pick out his or her own iguana.
Find out if the recipient has an appropriate terrarium for the iguana, or make arrangements to provide one.
Buy the reptile from a reputable pet store, iguana breeder or local humane society (if you opt against the gift certificate).
Inspect the iguana's living conditions at the place you're getting it from. A dirty environment can make the animal more likely to harbor bacterial diseases.
Check that the iguana you've selected doesn't have any open sores on its skin and has clear, bright eyes.
How to Buy an Iguana as a Gift
Iguanas make great pets for older children. They're inexpensive and easy to care for and live happy, placid lives for up to 10 years.