General Information Iguanas have several unique problems; understanding these problems will allow you to better care for your pet and minimize future health care problems. Cystic Calculi Commonly called bladder stones, these occur when minerals from the diet form crystals, which then form … [Read more...]
Owning A Pet Green Iguana
December 12, 2011 by
General Information The green iguana is a popular lizard pet. Mature males (2 years and older) are easily distinguished from females as they have larger and more pronounced femoral pores on the inner aspects of the thighs than females. These pores are openings of glands that are used in marking … [Read more...]
Housing Your Pet Iguana
December 12, 2011 by
What type of cage does my iguana require? Smaller juvenile pets often do well in a 10 or 20 gallon aquarium. As your iguana grows, he must be moved to more comfortable enclosures. These can often be purchased or built by the pet owner. Your veterinarian or pet store may have examples of these … [Read more...]
Feeding Your Pet Iguana
December 12, 2011 by
What do iguanas eat? Iguanas are mainly herbivorous, meaning they eat a lot of plants. The hind-gut of the iguana is highly specialized to allow fiber digestion, similar to the stomach compartments of cattle. While some veterinarians recommend only plant material for iguanas, many others … [Read more...]
