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much well be spending on my heating lamps? iguana?

Jul 27, 2007 by gust104 | Posted in Reptiles

what does the heat normally have to be at for my iguana

their should be a cool side and a basking side for your iguana. a 100 or 120 watt uva bulb with suffice that will run you about 6 bux. they should have it 95f on the hot side and no cooler than 85f on the cool side!
you need a uvb strip bulb, these will run you about 20$ and you need to replace them every 6 months! you can get a holder for all three of your bulbs that will run you about 30$.
you also need an infared night bulb a 90 watt should do, that will cost about 6$ as well. you also should provide a nice big area so he can soak. remember the humidity needs to be 75% at all times, especially when its shedding! you should have a humidity gauge and thermometer on both sides to monitor things closly. ps the uva and uvb bulbs are a vital key to the health of your iguana, as well as its diet. go to wnyherp.org to get the diet you should have for it!!

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Making A Terrarium For Your Pet Iguana | PIRATE SKY

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Author : janetra

A large, airy terrarium is needed for your pet iguana with an area for basking and plants or branches for climbing

Suitable Terrariums

Iguanas grow very fast and can often more than double their size in just a year Make sure you buy a large enough terrarium so it doesn't have to be replaced when your iguana is fully grown But at least a forty or fifty gallon sized tank A large open, airy terrarium with plenty of foliage and climbing areas will suit your pet A glass cage can heat up too much in the sun so a mesh cage would be preferable Check all edges to make sure there are no sharp places to injure your pet

Iguanas, like other reptiles cannot control there body temperature and are cold blooded You need to make sure the temperature is correct at all times The terrarium can be heated by heat pads underneath the floor or by incandescent lamps or ceramic heaters The temperature should be kept at around 86F in the day and about 75F at night The basking area should be at between 90F and 94F and special reptile basking lamps can be used Iguanas like to climb high to bask so set your basking lamps at the top of your cage close to a branch or shelf for the iguana to sit on

In order to ensure that the terrarium is at the correct temperature for your iguana you need at least two thermometers One in the basking area and one in the cooler part of the cage It is difficult to get an accurate reading if you place the thermometer in the direct rays of the lamp Place it to one side or cover with a piece of paper It is vitally important that the temperature is correct Observe your pet and see if it keeps close to the heating source, it is possible too cool, or moves right away from the heating source, it is possible too hot

A note about hot rocks – do not use them They can get very hot and severely burn your pet

Feeding Your Iguana

Provide fresh water daily for your pet Either provide a bathing area or spray your iguana with a gentle mist of clean water daily The main meal should be dark green leafy plants such as cilantro, mustard greens, lettuce, dandelions, green beans, chicory, ocra etc, a healthy diet should be 80% leafy green vegetables, 10% other vegetables and 10% fruit Suitable fruits include papaya, figs, grapes, raspberries and blackberries Foods high in oxalic acid are toxic to Iguanas and should not be used These include kale, cauliflower, spinach, rhubarb, beets,turnips and brussel sprouts Iguanas should never be fed on dog or cat food, cheese, eggs or meat

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