VETERINARY ASSOCIATES STONEFIELD

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LOUISVILLE KY  40223

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Iguana Husbandry

Iguanas

The bottom of the cage should be lined with newspaper (the cheapest and easiest to use), Astro-turf (make sure it has no loose ends that can be eaten or that can be caught by toenails) or the reptile carpet available at most pet shops. Avoid sand, gravel, dirt, crushed corn cob and kitty litter. If you decide to use the Astro-turf or the reptile carpet it is helpful to buy two Pieces so you can clean and dry one while the other is in use. Iguanas enjoy having hardwood driftwood branches for basking. A water bowl big enough for the iguana to get in and soak is also needed. IGUANAS NEED ACCESS TO WATER AT ALL TIMES, not just once weekly as it had been suggested in the past. However, the water should be kept as clean as possible so change it at least twice weekly or more frequently if it is dirty. In the native state iguanas are usually found in close association with water. In drier parts of the country keep the cage humid by misting the iguana and the cage interior several times a week. A humidifier also may be used.

The cage, branches and water bowl should be cleaned once a week or more often when dirty. Clean first with soap and water, then allow to soak in a 3% (1:30) bleach solution for ten to fifteen minutes, then rinse very well with plain water.

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